Financial Accountant (Immediately Available)

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a finance professional in Gauteng for a full finance function role. The ideal candidate must have a BCom degree in accounting or finance, completed SAICA articles, and strong analytical skills. Key responsibilities include managing financial processes such as reporting, cash flow forecasting, and ensuring compliance. This role requires immediate availability and offers a fixed-term contract.

Qualifications

• Must have completed SAICA articles.
• 3+ years of post-articles commercial experience is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of the full financial function is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Conduct cash flow forecasting and manage treasury.
• Ensure SOX compliance and maintain internal controls.
• Assist with audit processes and support tax compliance.
• Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Navision

Cognos

Job description

This is a full finance function role requiring someone with strong technical skills and a proactive mindset.

You will be responsible for managing key financial processes including:

1. Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
2. Cash flow forecasting and treasury management
3. Ensuring SOX compliance and internal controls
4. Assisting with audit processes
5. Supporting tax compliance and regulatory submissions
6. Collaborating on budgeting and forecasting cycles
7. Working with ERP and reporting systems (MS Navision and Cognos)

Requirements:

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential)
• SAICA articles completed (essential)
• 3+ years of post-articles commercial experience (advantageous)
• Strong knowledge of the full financial function
• MS Navision, Cognos, and SOX exposure (highly advantageous)
• Must be immediately available and able to commit to a fixed-term contract
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills