Financial Accountant: Month-End & Cross-Entity Insights

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking a Financial Accountant for their Stellenbosch team. This role involves managing the month-end close process across multiple entities and preparing VAT returns, alongside providing insights for commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate should have completed SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA articles and possess experience with Xero. Responsibilities include auditing, cash forecasting, and payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience taking full ownership of the month-end close up to trial balance across multiple entities.
• Commercial experience beneficial.
• Experience with Xero or other cloud-based accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full month-end close process across multiple entities.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Monitor creditor ageing and provide payment forecasting.
• Prepare comprehensive audit files and manage external audit engagement.
• Review supplier invoice capture and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and oversee statutory payroll submissions.

Skills

Ownership of month-end close

VAT return preparation

Cash flow optimization

Experience with Xero

Education

Completed SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA articles

Tools

Xero

Job description

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking a Financial Accountant for their Stellenbosch team. This role involves managing the month-end close process across multiple entities and preparing VAT returns, alongside providing insights for commercial decision-making. The ideal candidate should have completed SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA articles and possess experience with Xero. Responsibilities include auditing, cash forecasting, and payroll reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the processes.