Financial Accountant / Junior CA

Helderberg Personnel CC; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Helderberg Personnel CC in Stellenbosch requires a Financial Accountant to manage end-to-end GL processes, prepare monthly management accounts, VAT and audit support, and budgeting activities. The role demands SAIPA/CIMA/SAICA articles, CA accreditation, and 2–3 years post-articles experience, with strong reconciliations and tax compliance skills.

Join a 다ynamic team focused on accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance within a SA-focused business and local market context.

Qualifications

• Degree in Financial Management or Accounting with SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles.
• Accreditation as a Chartered Accountant.
• 2–3 years' experience as a Financial Accountant after articles.

Responsibilities

• Process financial transactions and maintain the general ledger
• Capture customer and supplier invoices accurately and on time
• Load and process local and international bank payments
• Prepare journal entries up to trial balance and perform reconciliations
• Assist with monthly management accounts and reporting packs
• Support audits and VAT, PAYE, Income Tax compliance and B-BBEE work

Skills

Financial accounting

reconciliations

Education

Degree in Financial Management or Accounting with SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles

Chartered Accountant accreditation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Financial Transaction Processing
• Capture customer and supplier invoices accurately and timeously
• Load and process local and international bank payments
• Prepare and process journal entries up to trial balance level
• General Ledger and Reconciliation
• Complete general ledger operations and ensure the accuracy of postings
• Perform monthly customer and supplier reconciliations
• Prepare account analyses and reconciliations as requested by various departments
• Maintains the integrity and accuracy of fixed asset register
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure that all reconciling items are cleared promptly
• Accounts Receivable and Payable Administration
• Administer the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions effectively
• Ensure timely collection and payments cycles to maintain positive cash flow
• Reporting and Compliance
• Assist in the preparations of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Prepare the monthly financial reporting pack for management.
• Analyse actual results against budget and prior periods
• Investigate and explain material variances
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, Income Tax and WCA requirements
• Prepare and submit VAT201 returns, including reconciliations
• Supporting the preparations for annual financial audits and B-BBEE audits
• Budgeting
• Prepare rolling forecasts as part of the annual budgeting process
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses
• Prepare best-case and worst-case scenarios
• Support and Ad Hoc Tasks
• Add key responsibilities of the role
• Provide financial information and analysis to support management decision-making
• Assist with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as required

Requirements

• Degree in Financial Management or Accounting, with SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles
• Accreditation as a Chartered Accountant
• At least 2-3 years as a Financial Accountant after completing articles