Financial Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Financial Appointments is seeking a Financial Accountant for our Centurion-based client in Gauteng. The role requires 3-5 years of financial accounting experience, IFRS knowledge, and hands-on work with month-end processes, journals, and statutory reporting.

You will manage multiple entities, prepare management accounts, VAT submissions, and assist with audits, while maintaining accurate records and strong internal controls. A CA(SA) or SAIPA/SAICA background is preferred.

Qualifications

• CA(SA), SAIPA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.
• BCom Accounting, Finance, or related qualification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly journals.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Assist in preparing management accounts.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions.
• Assist with SARS submissions (EMP201, EMP501).
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audits.
• Review debtors and creditors; assist with debt collection.
• Support group reporting and consolidation processes.
• Analyse financial trends and support budgeting/forecasting.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Power BI

SQL

Stakeholder communication

analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

CA(SA)

SAIPA / SAICA articles advantageous

BCom Accounting / BCom Financial Accounting / BAcc

Tools

Sage 50

Pastel/Pastel Partner

CaseWare/Draftworx

Job description

Explore financial accountant positions in Gauteng, where opportunities are available across various sectors, from corporate finance to public accounting . These roles demand expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance. Professionals seeking financial accountant jobs in Gauteng should be proficient in accounting software, possess strong analytical skills, and have a solid understanding of financial regulations.

Gauteng's economy offers a range of financial accountant roles, including positions focused on budgeting , forecasting , and auditing . Companies are actively seeking detail-oriented individuals who can contribute to financial stability and growth. Job seekers can find opportunities in Johannesburg , Pretoria , and other key economic hubs within the province.

Whether you are an experienced financial accountant or a recent graduate, Gauteng presents a dynamic job market with competitive salaries and career advancement prospects. Keep an eye out for roles requiring specific certifications, such as CA(SA) or ACCA , to enhance your job search. The demand for skilled financial professionals continues to rise, making it an opportune time to pursue a financial accountant career in Gauteng.

What People Ask

A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is typically required. Professional certifications such as CA(SA) or ACCA can significantly enhance job prospects. Strong analytical and communication skills are beneficial.

Financial accountants handle tasks such as preparing financial statements, managing budgets, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. They analyze financial data to provide insights and recommendations to management. They also maintain accurate financial records.

Top employers include Deloitte , PwC , and Standard Bank . These companies offer diverse opportunities for financial professionals. They are known for their comprehensive training programs.

The salary range for a financial accountant in Gauteng typically falls between ZAR 350,000 to ZAR 750,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Senior roles and specialized skills can command higher compensation. This range reflects the current market conditions.

Financial Accountant | Centurion Gauteng

This financial services group is seeking an experienced, dependable Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day financial administration across multiple entities

The role requires someone who works independently, takes ownership of the finance function, meets deadlines confidently, and maintains a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate will have extensive financial accounting or bookkeeping experience and be able to manage the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision.

• Completed their SAICA or SAIPA articles (Advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years' bookkeeping/accounting experience
• Sound understanding of accounting principles
• Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts
• Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits
• Experience working with multiple companies/entities will be advantageous
• Experience with Sage 50/Pastel Partner
• Experience with CaseWare/Draftworx (Advantageous)
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ideally reside close or within Centurion, Gauteng Region

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly journals
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Assist in preparing management accounts

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions
• Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions
• Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations
• Review outstanding debtors and creditors
• Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors
• Assist with payment preparations
• Allocate receipts and payments

Reporting & Finance Support

• Assist with daily cash flow updates
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports
• Compile audit files and supporting documentation

Assist management with financial analysis and ad hoc projects

Financial Accountant | Distribution - imports and exports

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Review month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary.
• Support group reporting and consolidation processes.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Review month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide meaningful commentary.
• Support group reporting and consolidation processes.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met accurately and on time.

Keep the Balance Sheet Healthy

• Manage complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions and balances.
• Investigate and resolve unusual variances and reconciling items.

Navigate the World of Inventory & Distribution

• Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Manage inventory reconciliations, landed costs, and goods-in-transit reporting.
• Support foreign currency transactions and Forex accounting.
• Ensure inventory reporting complies with accounting standards and business policies.

Tax, Compliance & Audit

• Prepare VAT calculations and reconciliations.
• Assist with tax submissions and statutory reporting.
• Support annual audits and financial statement preparation.
• Work closely with auditors to ensure smooth audit processes.

Drive Better Business Decisions

• Analyse financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Work alongside Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls, reporting, and efficiencies.
• Participate in finance automation and process improvement projects.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

• CA(SA), SAIPA, or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles advantageous.
• BCom Accounting, Finance, or related qualification.

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in a Financial Accountant role.
• Strong experience preparing management accounts.
• Solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Exposure to Power BI, SQL, or reporting tools would be advantageous.
• Experience within distribution, importing, FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or supply chain environments is highly desirable.

Your Skills & Competencies

• Professional, confident and polished in dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Clear and comfortable communicator in meetings.
• Able to represent the finance function professionally.
• Accurate, organised and strong with reconciliations.
• Commercially aware with good judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Reliable, accountable and willing to take ownership.
• Comfortable working under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Team-minded, adaptable and keen to keep learning.

You’ll Stand Out If You Have

• â Multi-entity reporting experience
• â Foreign currency and Forex exposure
• â Inventory and landed cost accounting experience
• â Experience working with large data sets and reporting tools
• â A passion for improving systems and processes
• â The ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders

Why You’ll Love This Role

• â Join a business that is growing and evolving
• â Gain exposure to complex accounting and commercial finance matters
• â Work closely with operational and leadership teams
• â Get involved in projects that drive real business impact
• â Opportunity to expand your skills beyond traditional accounting
• â Become part of a collaborative, high-performance finance team

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client based in Centurion. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions, preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting management with financial reporting. This position requires an individual who is able to work independently and confidently manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities: Financial Accounting: Prepare and process monthly journals.Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.Maintain the fixed asset register.Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.Assist in preparing management accounts.

Tax and Compliance: Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions.Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions.Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes.Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.

Accounts Receivable and Payable: Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations.Review outstanding debtors and creditors.Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors.Assist with payment preparations.Allocate receipts and payments.

Reporting Ad Finance Support: Assist with daily cash flow updates.Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports.Compile audit files and supporting documentation.Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects.RequirementsQualifications: BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent accounting qualification.Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).Experience: 5+ years’ experience.Sound understanding of accounting principles.Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts.Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits.Experience working with multiple companies/entities will be advantageous.Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare or similar accounting software will be advantageous.Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.Skills and Competencies: Strong technical accounting knowledgeExcellent reconciliation skillsHigh attention to detailStrong analytical and problem-solving abilityGood planning and organizational skillsAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong communication skillsProfessional and ethical approachAbility to work independently while contributing to a teamTechnical Skills: Microsoft Excel (Intermediate)Sage 50/Sage Pastel (advantageous)CaseWare/Draftworx (advantageous)