Financial Accountant

Sagen Advisory; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance company based in Paarl is seeking an ambitious Financial Accountant to manage its financial function. The successful candidate will oversee financial operations, prepare management accounts, and ensure compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have a finance degree, completed relevant articles, and at least 3 years of finance experience. This role presents a great opportunity for growth, leading towards a Financial Manager position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or assurance.
• Experience with financial reporting and managing cash flow.
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE, and SARS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the financial operations of the company and its subsidiaries.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Review monthly bookkeeping and ensure accurate financial transactions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial compliance knowledge

Fast-paced work adaptability

Education

Degree in finance or accounting

Completed articles - SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA

Tools

Xero

Job description

An established group of companies is seeking to employ an ambitious and adept finance professional to manage and oversee their finance function. This fast expanding business offers a comprehensive range of outdoor products and related accessories and delivers trusted brands and expert advice.

We are looking for a strong finance resource, with a minimum of 3 years’ finance experience. A degree in finance is a requirement along with completed SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA articles and a professional qualification will be a definite positive. A person with a strong sense of adventure and love of the outdoors will be a good fit.

This is a great opportunity to join a business on a steep growth curve, adding value, building a career, and gain experience to work towards a Financial Manager position in the group. The incumbent will report directly to the MD and will oversee 4 junior finance personnel.

Role description

The Financial Accountant / Junior Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the company and its subsidiaries. This role includes ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, managing cash flow, preparing budgets, and handling all aspects of financial compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while ensuring financial integrity and supporting strategic business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting.
• Review monthly bookkeeping, ensuring capture of all financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments) in accounting software.
• Ensure transactions are supported by the appropriate documentation and are captured accurately and timeously.
• Review bank reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Review and prepare accounting work relating to compilations of annual financial statements.
• Writing up more complex accounting records of clients.
• Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis.
• Review Debtors and Creditors reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Payroll and other monthly reviews
• Adherence to relevant laws and regulations by staying up-to-date with legislation.
• Petty Cash management.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Responsible for review of invoicing and payments.
• Perform ad hoc duties and tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in finance or accounting is essential.
• Completed articles - SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA.
• Professional financial qualifications will be highly valued.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or assurance.
• Experience with Xero will be an advantage.

Remuneration

• R240,000 – R360,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.