Financial Accountant (Saipa)

Ananzi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant with SAIPA accreditation to enhance their finance team in Johannesburg. The role involves managing cashbooks, VAT calculations, and compliance tasks, ensuring the integrity of financial records. Candidates must possess strong accounting skills and attention to detail to effectively support the organization’s financial reporting needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and fixed assets.
• Proficient in VAT calculations and reconciliations.
• Ability to prepare and process monthly journals.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashbooks and bank reconciliations for multiple companies.
• Maintain the fixed assets register with accurate depreciation calculations.
• Support the finance team during year-end audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical accounting skills

Financial reporting

Compliance

Multi-currency reconciliations

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Completed articles (SAIPA)

Job description

HIRING : FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (SAIPA) We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant with a SAIPA qualification to join our finance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the cashbook and bank reconciliations, processing journal entries, maintaining the fixed assets register, handling VAT calculations, and performing other routine financial record-keeping tasks.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills and the ability to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

Key Responsibilities : Manage and process cashbooks and bank reconciliations for multiple companies, including transactions in foreign currencies.

Maintain and update the fixed assets register, ensuring accurate depreciation calculations.

Perform VAT calculations and reconciliations to ensure compliance with tax regulations.

Capture and process credit card transactions and employee reimbursement expenses.

Process monthly journals, including accruals, provisions, and prepayments.

Record general journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.

Assist with the preparation of financial reports and submit them to management and stakeholders.

Provide regular analytical reviews to identify financial trends and insights.

Support the finance team during year-end audits and assist in gathering relevant information.

Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

Strong experience with financial accounting, including managing cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and fixed assets.

Proficient in VAT calculations, reconciliations, and general accounting practices.

Knowledge of foreign currency transactions and multi-currency reconciliations.

Ability to prepare and process monthly journals (accruals, provisions, and prepayments).

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Qualifications : Accounting degree Completed articles (SAIPA) Please send your CV to

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