Financial Accountant

Placements24; Soweto; Hybride; ZAR 250 000 - 420 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid assistance

Provident fund

Remote work option

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a diligent Financial Accountant to join its finance team. The role supports accounting operations, ensures accurate financial records, and assists with reporting.

You will handle GL postings, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations, working with Pastel/Sage/Excel. This entry-to-mid level position offers growth in a supportive environment with remote flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Progress towards SAIPA/SAICA articles preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in financial accounting or bookkeeping.
• Proficient in Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks and Excel.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• VAT and PAYE regulations understanding is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Process and record financial transactions in the general ledger.
• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and reconcile.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with audit working papers for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and related transactions.
• Support ad-hoc reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to accounting process and system improvements.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

SAIPA/SAICA articles in progress

Outils

Pastel

Sage

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

About the Role

A growing conglomerate with diverse interests is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their finance team based in Soweto , Gauteng. This role will be instrumental in supporting the accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, proficiency with accounting software, and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. This is a fantastic entry to mid-level opportunity to build your career in accounting within a supportive environment in Soweto .

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions accurately in the general ledger.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and other balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist with the preparation of audit working papers for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and process related transactions.
• Support the finance team with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Completion of, or progress towards, a professional accounting qualification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA articles) is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in a financial accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Sage, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Understanding of VAT and PAYE regulations is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as medical aid assistance and a provident fund.
• The company is committed to fostering employee growth and provides opportunities for professional development.
• This role embraces a remote work model, offering significant flexibility for residents in and around Soweto . Join a dynamic team contributing to the company's ongoing success.