Financial Accountant - Sandton

Catch; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Catch in South Africa is seeking a Finance Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting, recording supplier and customer invoices, and journal entries in SAGE X3.

The role focuses on payments, reconciliations, fixed-asset management, VAT compliance and close processes, with strong English communication and analytical skills required for effective collaboration.

Qualifications

• University undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Honours degree advantageous.
• Previous work experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Record supplier invoices, customer invoices, and general journal entries in SAGE X3.
• Process weekly payments for employee expenses and suppliers; perform credit card reconciliations.
• Maintain and update the fixed-asset register; support VAT filings.
• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes; prepare and respond to audit requests.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Honours degree advantageous

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Financial Transactions and Recording:
  • Record supplier invoices, customer invoices, and general journal entries, receipts, and payments in local and foreign bank accounts using SAGE X3
  • Maintain accurate financial records to support reporting and compliance requirements.
• Payments and Reconciliations:
  • Process and load weekly payments for employee expenses and suppliers and perform credit card reconciliations for managers
  • Conduct monthly bank reconciliations for both local and foreign bank accounts.
• Asset and Compliance Management:
  • Maintain and update the fixed-asset register.
  • Support VAT filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Financial Close and Audit Support:
  • Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and review trial balances for annual audits and respond to audit-related requests.

SKILL SET AND DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent command of English language, verbal and written
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Strong administrative skills
• Strong intrapersonal and interpersonal skills
• Commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Highly adaptable
• Proactive and solution oriented
• Willingness to learn
• Strong collaboration
• Effective prioritization
• Highly organised with good attention to detail

Experience and Qualifications:

• Excellent academic track record
• University undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
• Honours degree advantageous
• Previous work experience advantageous