Financial Accountant - Operations (CA)

Emporium; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance and accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a CA(SA) or CIMA designation and at least 5 years' experience in accounting, coupled with experience in supervising teams. Responsibilities include overseeing trial balances, reconciliations, and team management. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in managing/supervising a team.
• At least 5 years' experience in an accounting role.
• International experience in the 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 up to three junior team members.

Skills

Deadline-driven

Proficient in MS Office

Advanced Excel Skills

Portuguese speaking

Buildsmart experience

Education

CA(SA) or CIMA designation

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Financial Accountant – Operations (CA) (POS25291)

Location: Midrand

Salary: R 450 000 tot R 550 000 per annum

Closing Date: 30 November 2025

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 supervisor’s review, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity of supporting notes.
• Coordinate with the finance team to ensure timely delivery of trial balances as per management’s 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.

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.

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