Financial Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in South Africa seeks a skilled Financial Accountant to handle full-function accounting up to balance sheet level. Responsibilities include managing compliance, preparing management accounts, and supporting tax and payroll processes. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree, 8–10 years of experience, and proficiency in SAGE applications. This role is office-based in the CBD and requires high attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years’ experience in financial accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with forex and exchange control processes.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions up to balance sheet, including the Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports.
• Support annual budgeting and cashflow forecasting.
• Handle foreign creditors, exchange control applications, and forex transactions.
• Ensure VAT, income tax, and Companies Act compliance.
• Oversee supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and payments.
• Manage payroll processes and statutory submissions.
• Support the annual audit and enforce internal financial controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Experience in costing and reconciliations

Education

BCom degree or equivalent

Tools

SAGE Partner

SAGE VIP Premier

Job description

Note: this role is office based in the CBD.

We’re looking for a highly skilled Financial Accountant to take charge of full-function accounting up to balance sheet level in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate financial data, managing compliance tasks, and supporting reporting, budgeting, payroll and tax activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting functions up to balance sheet, including the Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports
• Support annual budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Handle foreign creditors, exchange control applications, and forex transactions
• Ensure VAT, income tax, and Companies Act compliance
• Oversee supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and payments
• Manage payroll processes and statutory submissions
• Support the annual audit and enforce internal financial controls

What we’re looking for:

• BCom degree or equivalent
• 8–10 years’ experience in financial accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and deep experience in costing and reconciliations
• Proficiency in SAGE Partner and SAGE VIP Premier (essential)
• Demonstrated experience with forex and exchange control processes
• High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

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