Senior Financial Accountant

Babcockhealth; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Babcock Healthcare seeks a Senior Financial Accountant based in Kosmosdal, Centurion. The role manages day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance and payroll, delivering accurate management accounts and insightful financial analysis to support decision-making.

You will maintain internal controls, handle VAT/SARS queries, prepare management reports, and provide timely financial information to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• B Com Degree is required.
• Articles qualification or progression is required.

Responsibilities

• Processing of accounting transactions (journals, invoices, bills, etc.).
• Preparation of monthly management reports for stakeholders.
• Presentation of management accounts to stakeholders.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Income and expenditure analysis.
• VAT submissions and SARS queries.
• Creditors reconciliations and GL maintenance.
• Fixed asset register management.
• Payroll calculation and statutory payments.
• IFRS compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting standards

Taxation

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation

Attention to detail

MS Office

JDE

Time management

Teamwork

Autonomy

Adaptability

Strong work ethic

Communication

Education

B Com Degree

Articles

Tools

Sage Payroll

MS Office

JDE

Job description

The Senior Financial Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance and payroll for Babcock Healthcare. Based in Kosmosdal, Centurion, this permanent role supports informed decision-making through accurate management accounts, financial analysis and strong internal controls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing of accounting transactions (journals, invoices, bills etc.)
• Preparation of monthly management reports for stakeholders.
• Presentation of management accounts and related reports to the stakeholders.
• Balance sheet recons.
• Income and Expenditure analysis.
• VAT submissions (EMP201, s, reading of VATSA’s etc.)
• Dealing with SARS related queries.
• Creditors reconciliations.
• Maintaining GL accounts i.e., correct descriptions and wording etc.
• Maintaining Fixed Asset Registers (additions, disposals, wear and tear registers)
• Banking- Generating payment instructions for payments to be made.
• Preparation and calculations of Income taxes for responsible companies.
• Develop and deliver effective reports for stakeholder utilization.
• Conduct project evaluation, financial modelling, and due diligence activities.
• Review and assess IT internal controls to maintain compliance and efficiency.
• Support the internal control environment to strengthen organizational governance.
• Provide oversight and ensure adherence to IFRS standards.
• Perform ad hoc finance functions as required to support business objectives.
• Responsible for calculation of all Statutory Payments and Company Payroll.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, and company taxation.
• Excellent ability to problem-solve, along with solid analytical skills and understanding of the business processes.
• Good communication skills, including proficiency in delivering presentations.
• High level of accuracy, analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with JDE would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Must be energetic, active and a go-getter.
• Adaptive and creative to meet deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail
• Strong work ethic
• Exceptional communication

MINIMAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• B Com Degree
• Articles

COMPUTER PACKAGES & SYSTEMS

• Sage Payroll
• MS Office – all packages