Financial Accountant - Pietermaritzburg

Accountancy Placements Pietermaritzburg; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced accountant with over 5 years of financial accounting experience. The role involves preparing management accounts, managing month-end processes, and leading budgeting and audit processes. Candidates should have an accounting degree, advanced Excel skills, and experience with Pastel Partner. This position offers a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and effective communication.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial accounting experience required.
• Experience with VAT submissions and tax calculations.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to varying workloads.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Manage month-end processes for accurate reporting.
• Lead annual budgeting and audit processes.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Accounting degree or diploma

Tools

Pastel Partner

BI / reporting software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, flash reports, and variance analyses for entities and investors
• Manage month-end processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Streamline Excel-based processes to enhance efficiency
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and audit processes, acting as the primary liaison with auditors
• Oversee VAT submissions, tax calculations, and fixed asset management
• Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance and Payroll teams

Requirements

• Accounting degree or diploma
• 5+ years of financial accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (essential)
• Experience with Pastel Partner and BI / reporting software (preferred)
• Hardworking, detail-oriented, and effective communicator
• Ability to thrive under pressure and adapt to occasional overtime

Due to the high volume of applications received, only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.