Financial Accountant

SavageOne Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm is looking for a Financial Accountant to support the Head of Finance. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, preparing budgets, and conducting audits. Required qualifications include a BCom degree and 5 years of experience, with expertise in Microsoft Business Central and strong Excel skills. Candidates must be detail-oriented and possess excellent time management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central is non-negotiable.
• Must have own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial budgets.
• Conduct internal audit reviews to ensure compliance.
• Prepare monthly management reports.
• Compile financial statements including balance sheets.

Skills

Strong computer literacy

Advanced Excel

Understanding of GAAP

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

BCom Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

About the job

Financial Accountant

About the Role

The Financial Accountant will support the Head of Finance by maintaining accurate financial records, processing day-to-day accounting transactions, and assisting with monthly closing procedures up to trial balance. This role helps ensure financial data integrity and compliance with accounting standards while developing professional expertise in accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of the annual financial budgets
• Sign off/review local and foreign creditors payments according to deadlines and credit terms
• Maintain creditors ageing
• Submit monthly reconciliations by deadline
• Reconciliation of all accounts receivable Debtors Reports
• Support accounts and finance staff
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier and customer accounts
• Review and sign off monthly creditors reconciliations
• Prepare monthly intercompany matrices and resolve variances before consolidation
• Related party reconciliations
• Conduct internal audit reviews to ensure compliance with financial standards and best practices
• Assist with internal and external audit preparation
• Serve as main contact for auditors
• Prepare monthly management reports
• Compile financial statements including balance sheets and income statements (monthly packs)
• Maintain and circulate accurate weekly cash flow forecasts
• Review P&L revenue and expense allocations
• Manage mobile and data card registers, variance reporting, and cost centre allocations
• Perform other duties as delegated by senior management
• Supervise junior team members and review work for management reports
• Review allocation of expenses to correct cost centres and projects
• Manage all group balance sheet tasks
• Handle fixed asset register (FAR) journals and reconciliations
• Weekly review of debtors reports
• Payment reconciliations
• Team progress reporting
• Reconciliation of finance leases

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BCom Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Strong computer literacy and Advanced Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central is non-negotiable
• Must have own vehicle

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other financial standards
• High attention to detail and strong professional ethics
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Dependable, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Strong collaboration and team-player attitude
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines