Financial Accountant

Huvest People Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Accountant to strengthen financial controls and ensure compliance. You will manage creditors and debtors, prepare management accounts, and support audits while building relationships with teams. Ideal candidates possess a BCom in Accounting and have 2 years of finance experience. Join a collaborative team and make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a finance role.
• Completed external audit articles.
• A self-starter with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage creditors, debtors, and payments processes with precision.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and reconciliations.
• Handle VAT, tax, payroll liaison, and FSCA compliance activities.
• Support external audits and ensure IFRS-compliant reporting.
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Education

BCom in Accounting

Tools

Sage Pastel

Sage One

Job description

Overview

We’re Hiring: Financial Accountant

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our team and play a key role in strengthening financial controls, driving reporting accuracy, and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage creditors, debtors, and payments processes with precision
• Prepare monthly management accounts, forecasts, and reconciliations
• Handle VAT, tax, payroll liaison, and FSCA compliance activities
• Support external audits and ensure IFRS-compliant reporting
• Build positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• BCom in Accounting + completed external audit articles
• 2 years’ experience in a finance role (Sage Pastel/Sage One exposure advantageous)
• Strong Excel and IFRS knowledge
• A self-starter with great interpersonal skills and a “roll up your sleeves” attitude
• Analytical, adaptable, and able to thrive under pressure

Why join us

You’ll be part of a close-knit team where initiative, collaboration, and integrity are valued.

This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your finance expertise while contributing to meaningful outcomes.

If you’re ready to grow your career and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!