Financial Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics service provider located in Johannesburg is looking for a Finance Manager to support the financial operations and ensure compliance with various statutory requirements. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, over 5 years of finance experience, and strong SAP skills. The role focuses on enhancing the company's financial processes and delivering monthly financial reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in logistics or freight forwarding.
• Engage with international stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, VAT returns.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the company's image as a world-class logistics service provider.
• Support the Financial Manager and team in problem-solving and process improvement.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and manage fixed assets.

Skills

SAP experience

process improvement

financial operations

problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Matric

Job description

Management

Uphold the company's image as a world-class logistics service provider.

Support the Financial Manager and team in problem-solving and process improvement.

Recommend and implement solutions through designated channels.

Business Drivers

Maximize profit per customer and maintain positive cash flow.

Enhance customer engagement, loyalty, and service delivery.

Strengthen the Savino brand.

Implement risk management strategies and continuous process improvements.

Develop human capital and capacity aligned with market demand.

ISO Quality & Compliance

Ensure adherence to ISO policies and procedures.

Identify, document, and correct process or quality issues.

Report and communicate solutions to Management / MD.

Statutory & Audit Compliance

Corporate & Tax : Companies Act, Income Tax Act, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL.

Bank : SARB requirements, authorizations, reconciliations.

B-BEE compliance and POPIA.

Conduct annual financial, VAT, and process audits.

Month-End & Reporting

Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, and VAT returns.

Manage internal and Head Office reporting schedules.

Banking & Cash Management

Authorize EFTs and foreign payments.

Handle petty cash reconciliations, bank entries, and fund approvals.

Fixed Asset Management

Manage additions, disposals, depreciation, Capex approvals, and budget tracking.

Income Statement & Cost Allocation

Review monthly cost allocations with Business Unit Managers.

Record and review financial journals.

Skills & Experience

Support the Financial Manager and finance team in process improvement, problem-solving, and financial operations.

Prepare monthly financial reports, balance sheets, VAT returns, intercompany reporting, and manage fixed assets.

Oversee banking, EFTs, foreign payments, petty cash, and cost allocations.

Ensure compliance with ISO policies, Companies Act, Tax Act, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, B-BEE, POPIA, and audits.

Strong SAP experience required; engage with international stakeholders and bring 35 years of relevant finance experience, preferably in logistics or freight forwarding.

Qualification : Matric

Bachelor's degree in Accounting with Articles.

Contact Refiloe Mofokeng on [contact details].