Financial Accountant - 6 Month FTC at Robert Walters

• An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join a respected organisation in Midrand on a six-month fixed-term contract. This role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in supporting financial decision-making by collecting, analysing, investigating, reconciling, and reporting financial data.
• You will work closely with various stakeholders across the business, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company procedures while contributing to the overall financial health of the organisation. The position provides exposure to a wide range of accounting activities, from monthly reconciliations and cash flow management to audit support and budget preparation. If you are looking for a role that values your attention to detail, analytical mindset, and collaborative approach, this is an excellent opportunity to further develop your career within a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a varied role where you will be responsible for preparing monthly standard journals, supporting local compliance requirements, and managing cash flow processes.
• Work collaboratively with different teams across the business, providing meaningful financial insights and ensuring all internal controls are maintained to the highest standards.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities and the chance to contribute to key projects such as BEE compliance audits, internal and external audits, and ad hoc accounting initiatives.

What you'll do:

• As a Financial Accountant based in Midrand on a six-month fixed-term contract, you will play an integral role in maintaining the integrity of the organisation’s financial records. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include preparing standard journals each month, supporting local compliance efforts through diligent reconciliations, and assisting with both internal control reviews and HFM reporting. You will be expected to analyse large volumes of financial data to provide actionable insights for management while also responding to queries from various business units. In addition to these core tasks, you will participate in budget preparation processes, manage inter-company reconciliations, assist with payroll-related journals, support both internal and external audits, and contribute to BEE compliance audits. Your ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments will be essential as you help drive process improvements and uphold high standards of accuracy throughout all accounting activities.
• Prepare monthly standard journals accurately and ensure all entries are supported by valid documentation.
• Support the South African business by ensuring local compliance requirements are met, including performing monthly reconciliations and implementing operating procedures.
• Assist with monthly HFM reporting as required, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial data.
• Conduct thorough reviews and audits of internal controls to maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations, providing detailed information regarding reconciling items and taking appropriate action on long or unusual items.
• Analyse and interpret complex financial data to provide management with insightful information for effective decision-making.
• Prepare monthly statements by collecting data, analysing variances, summarising trends, and investigating discrepancies as needed.
• Respond promptly to financial inquiries by gathering relevant data, conducting analysis, summarising findings, and interpreting results for stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of forecasts and budgets by verifying supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness before capturing transactions in the accounting system.
• Manage interface exceptions efficiently by taking timely actions to resolve issues and ensure smooth transaction processing.

What you bring:

To excel as a Financial Accountant in this role, your background should demonstrate proven expertise in managing diverse accounting functions within a corporate environment. Your academic qualifications will be complemented by hands-on experience working with African entities—giving you valuable insight into regional compliance requirements. You bring an analytical mindset that enables you to interpret complex data sets while maintaining meticulous attention to detail throughout every task. Your proficiency in Microsoft Excel allows you to handle large volumes of information efficiently; meanwhile, your comprehensive understanding of accounting principles ensures that all processes adhere strictly to established standards. As someone who thrives on collaboration, you are adept at building positive relationships across departments—responding thoughtfully to queries from business units while supporting audit activities whenever necessary. Your commitment to accuracy underpins everything you do: from preparing journals through reconciling accounts right up until finalising year-end closures.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with at least fours years’ experience in a similar field is required for this position.
• Demonstrated experience working with African entities is highly desirable for understanding regional compliance needs.
• Exceptional analytical skills combined with strong reconciliation abilities enable you to identify discrepancies quickly and take corrective action.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting procedures and principles ensures that all work is performed accurately according to best practices.
• Meticulous attention to detail allows you to maintain high levels of accuracy when handling complex financial data sets.
• Aptitude for numbers coupled with advanced quantitative skills supports your ability to interpret trends and variances effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential for managing large datasets, performing calculations, and generating reports efficiently.
• Excellent problem analysis skills empower you to investigate issues thoroughly before proposing solutions that benefit the wider team.
• A collaborative approach makes you a valued team player who can communicate clearly with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.