Financial Accountant

Communicate Finance; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a qualified Accountant to prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including monthly reconciliations and VAT handling. You will support year-end audits and management reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a BCom in Accounting (or related field), completed articles, and solid CaseWare experience, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing Annual Financial Statements.
• Strong VAT knowledge and reconciliation experience.
• CaseWare experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and schedules.
• Compile and review monthly reconciliations, including VAT and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare annual financial statements and support year-end audit processes.
• Assist with month-end reporting and management accounting requirements.
• Process journals and ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Maintain compliance with statutory and tax requirements.
• Work closely with operational and finance teams to resolve accounting queries.
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects.
• Ensure deadlines are met in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Annual Financial Statements

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

BCom Accounting or related finance qualification

Completed Articles

Tools

CaseWare

Job description

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and supporting schedules
• Compile and review monthly reconciliations, including VAT and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare annual financial statements and support year-end audit processes
• Assist with month-end reporting and management accounting requirements
• Process journals and ensure the integrity of financial information
• Maintain compliance with statutory and tax requirements
• Work closely with operational and finance teams to resolve accounting queries
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting, analysis, and ad hoc finance projects
• Ensure deadlines are met in a high-volume and deadline-driven environment

Skills & Experience

• Practical experience preparing Annual Financial Statements
• Strong VAT knowledge and reconciliation experience
• CaseWare experience is essential
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Resilient personality with a proactive approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking accountability for deliverables

Qualification

• BCom Accounting or related finance qualification
• Completed Articles is essential
• CaseWare experience essential