Financial Accountant

RecruitMyMom; Rosebank; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FinTech organisation in Johannesburg seeks a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. In this role, you will manage full-function financial accounting across multiple entities, including foreign subsidiaries. Essential skills include strong technical accounting expertise and analytical capabilities within a fast-paced environment. The position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work model, with opportunities for professional development within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Retirement annuity

International exposure

Competitive remuneration

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting or bookkeeping.
• Completion of SAIPA/SAICA articles preferred.
• Proficient in accounting systems like Sage Intacct and Sage 300.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashbooks and bank reconciliations across multiple companies.
• Perform full cycle accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversee monthly payroll processes including salaries and benefits.
• Prepare and review monthly variance reports.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of South African financial regulations

Experience with foreign currency transactions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage 300

Job description

Rosebank, South Africa | Posted on 11/12/2025

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Permanent
• Remuneration Term Per Annum
• Date Opened 11/12/2025
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Rosebank
• Country South Africa

Job Description

A leading FinTech organisation in Johannesburg, is seeking a highly skilled professional Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performance environment while enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model. The Financial Accountant will be responsible for full-function financial accounting across multiple entities, including foreign subsidiaries. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional analytical capability, and the ability to operate confidently in a fast-paced, innovation-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

Manage cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and fixed assets across multiple companies and in various foreign currencies.

Perform full-cycle accounts payable and receivable, including debtor invoicing, reconciliations, and customer relationship management.

Oversee monthly payroll processes, including salaries, wages, benefits (e.g. Retirement Annuities), and payroll journal processing.

Prepare and review monthly variance reports.

Ensure accurate and timely submission of all regulatory and statutory reporting.

Process PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory payments.

Maintain the fixed asset register and manage depreciation schedules.

Complete VAT calculations and reconciliations.

Process credit card transactions, monthly journals, and employee reimbursement expenses.

Prepare general journal entries (accruals, provisions, prepayments).

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across the group.

Conduct analytical reviews and provide financial insights to management.

Assist with year-end audit processes and external auditor engagements.

Prepare and present financial reports to management and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or relatedfield.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accountingor bookkeeping.
• Completion of SAIPA/SAICA articlespreferred.
• Strong knowledge of South African financialregulations and reporting requirements.
• Proven experience with foreign currencytransactions.
• Solid understanding of IFRS.
• Exposure to group structures,consolidations, and foreign subsidiaries (highly advantageous).
• Proficiency in accounting systems such asSage Intacct and Sage 300.
• Strong analytical, organisational, andproblem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonalskills.
• Ability to work under pressure, managedeadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
• Performance bonus
• Retirement annuity
• International exposure
• Exposure to international group structures and multi-entity reporting.
• Competitive remuneration and annual performance reviews.
• Growing and established company
• Collaborative, innovative culture with a focus on professional development.