Financial Accountant

Ann Swann Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Pretoria is looking for a dedicated Financial Accountant to manage accounts, forecasts, and budgets while ensuring compliance with accounting practices. Candidates should possess strong technical skills in financial accounting, relevant software experience, and a commitment to safety and quality standards. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of accounting experience.
• 3 years of post-article experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Managing general ledger and ensuring accuracy of accounts.
• Preparing and submitting financials and fiscal returns.
• Complying with local legislation and accounting standards.

Skills

Technical financial accounting skills

Computer literacy

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Strong cross-functional communication

Education

Qualified Accountant / BCom

Accounting / BCom Honours preferred

Tools

Syteline / Infor CloudSuite ERP software

Job description

Financial Accountant Reference: JHB

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining accounts, forecasts, budgets, and financial control activities in accordance with established accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing general ledger and subordinate ledgers, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Automotive / Manufacturing experience highly beneficial.
• Communication, Analysis and Reporting: Responsible for statutory accounting and for compliance with local legislation.
• Managing the Finance function, with AR, AP and FP&A tasks outsourced in shared services center.
• Process bank payments.
• Perform cost accounting (including participating in inventory counts).
• Prepare and submit financials and fiscal returns.
• Perform monthly / annual financial closing.
• Handle 3rd parties' confirmations.
• In charge of financial and fiscal audits.
• Ensure subordinate ledgers reconcile with the general ledger.
• Ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are complete and accurate with supporting documentation.
• Ensure all Tax returns are prepared accurately & reviewed then submitted on time.
• Comply with local legislation and accounting standards.
• Apply 7 Quality Basics rules.
• Familiarise with the client Health, Safety & Quality Policy statement.
• Identify improvement opportunities.
• Influence best practice and standardisation across company processes and projects.
• Adhere to Corrective and Preventive actions and report on effectiveness.
• Fully cooperate with Business Management System internal and external auditors during process, product and systems audits.
• Promote use of process approach and risk-based thinking.
• Assist in maintaining a safe working environment for all employees under Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations.
• Contribute to the effectiveness & efficiency of the Safety and Environmental Management System.
• Taking reasonable care for one's own and others workplace health & safety.
• Respond to actual emergency situations.
• Report all workplace hazards, incidents and near misses.
• Adhere to all HSE policies and procedures.
• Participate in the Safety Management Program when required, including regular training / toolbox talks.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Accountant / BCom.
• Accounting / BCom Honours preferably.
• 5 years of accounting experience.
• 3 years of post-article experience.
• Experience with Syteline / Infor CloudSuite ERP software (highly beneficial).

Behavioural Traits

• Results and delivery-focused.
• Attention to detail.
• Leadership ability.
• Integrity.
• Safety consciousness.
• Professionalism.

Knowledge and Skills

• Technical financial accounting skills and knowledge.
• Computer literate with mid-tier operating systems experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong competency in cross-functional communication, both written and verbal.
• Ability to liaise with all levels of staff, both internal and external.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Effective time management, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
• Ability to produce results despite conflicting pressures.