Financial Accountant / Consultant - Johannesburg

The Talent Room; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Financial Accountant / Consultant based in Johannesburg and Pretoria. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and experience in VAT management, payroll, and month-end processes. This role involves client engagement, data capturing, and drafting financial statements, requiring strong analytical skills and attention to detail. The candidate must be fluent in Afrikaans and capable of managing multiple clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior accountant in a practice setting.
• Fluent in Afrikaans.
• In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Accurately capture and record financial data.
• Manage payroll operations and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns for clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Grade 12

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Caseware

Pastel

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our client, based in Johannesburg, is looking to hire a Financial Accountant / Consultant.

Location : Johannesburg & Pretoria & Client Based

Starting date : as soon as possible.

This role requires expertise in VAT, payroll, data capturing, debtors and creditors management, and month-end processes and drafting of AFS. Candidate will be required to travel locally (Johannesburg and / or Pretoria) to work on client engagements on-site.

Responsibilities :

1. Data Capture : Accurately capture and record financial data from various sources (bank transactions, supplier invoices, etc)
2. Reconciliation : Bank and supplier reconciliations
3. VAT Management : Prepare and submit VAT returns for clients, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
4. Payroll Processing : Manage payroll operations for clients, including calculating salaries and deductions, and ensuring timely payments.
5. Debtors and Creditors Management : Monitor and manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collections and payments.
6. Month-End Work : Perform month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparing financial statements.
7. Client Liaison : Maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored accounting solutions.
8. Process Improvement : Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement best practices.
9. Drafting of AFS : Full IFRS & IFRS for SME, comfortable with roll-forward processes, knows how to do quality self-review, and must have excellent knowledge of IFRS.

Requirements :

1. Grade 12
2. Bachelor's degree in Accounting AND completed articles
3. Fluent in Afrikaans
4. Proven experience as a senior accountant in a practice setting.
5. Completed Articles
6. In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations and accounting principles.
7. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Caseware, Pastel) and Microsoft Office Suite.
8. Experience in FULL IFRS AFS drafting on CaseWare.
9. Works well in teams.
10. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
12. Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.
13. Capable of working unsupervised.
14. High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
15. Strong organizational and time management skills.
16. Owns reliable transport.
17. Willing to travel to clients within Johannesburg / Pretoria