Financial Accountant - Operations (Ca)

Job Placements; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant Operations in Gauteng. The role involves full responsibility for accounting up to trial balance and supervising a team. Candidates should have at least 5 years in accounting and a CA(SA) or CIMA designation. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your career in a dynamic environment with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing/supervising a team.
• At least 5 years of experience in an accounting role.
• International experience in Middle East and Africa is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for accounting up to trial balance.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate junior team members.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Portuguese speaking

Proficient in MS Office

Advanced Excel Skills

Buildsmart experience

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accountant Operations (CA) (POS)

Location: Midrand

Salary: tot R per annum

Requirements

• CA(SA) or CIMA designation
• Minimum 2 years' experience in managing / supervising a team
• At least 5 years' experience in an accounting role
• Deadline-driven with ability to prioritise tasks
• Language Skills: Portuguese speaking (advantageous)
• International Experience: Cross-border / international experience - Middle East and Africa (advantageous)
• Awareness of Competency-Based Assessment
• Competency-Based Training
• Instructional Design awareness
• Proficient in MS Office and databases and Advanced Excel Skills
• Buildsmart experience is advantageous data input and review

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for accounting up to trial balance, including preparation of journal entries and posting of sundry ledger adjustments.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of South Africa and Mozambique balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Review monthly prepayments following the creditor supervisors review, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity of supporting notes.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely delivery of trial balances as per managements schedule.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the ERP system to effectively resolve team queries in a timely manner.
• Intercompany and group accounting as required.
• Oversee preparation of cross-border payments from South Africa, ensuring compliance with SARB and SARS requirements for advance and progress payments.
• Supervise, mentor, and motivate up to three junior team members.
• Evaluate and optimise finance processes and procedures.
• Conduct monthly reviews of debtor and creditor ageing reports, focusing on long-outstanding items beyond the scope of the creditor supervisor and senior financial assistant.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations monthly / bi-monthly, ensuring compliance across applicable group entities.

Closing Date: 30 November

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to take your career to the next level, please send your updated CV to