Financial Accountant | Chloorkop | Midrand at Managed People Solutions

Job Description

• Our client is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team in Chloorkop, Midrand. The successful candidate will support the organisation’s financial operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain the integrity of financial records while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to the overall financial health of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities 

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Manage full accounting function including
• Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and Cashbook reconciliations.
• General ledger (Account and cost centre allocations)
• Fixed assets register
• Stock management
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Oversee and process intercompany transactions and reconciliations.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

Prepare and submit: VAT returns

• PAYE
• Provisional Tax
• Income Tax
• CIPC filings
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax legislation.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors when required.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Manage company cash flow.
• Oversee cash management, investments, and financing arrangements.
• Process foreign exchange transactions and payments.
• Administer letters of credit in line with regulatory requirements.
• Review supplier reconciliations and authorize payments on various banking platforms.
• Lead weekly debtor review meetings to track outstanding accounts, address delays, and drive timely customer payments.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Implement and maintain strong internal controls.
• Safeguard company assets.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and fraud exposure.
• Maintain accurate financial filing and record-keeping systems.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and controls.

Payroll & Audit

• Administer and process payroll, and assist employees with any payroll related queries.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and provide audit documentation and explanations.
• Support year-end audit processes.
• Manage and compile all data and documentation for BEE audits adhering to compliance requirements

Stock Control

• Lead and monitor stock cycle count processes, analyse discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain accurate inventory records.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparation of annual budgets.
• Support financial forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights to senior management.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of finance staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with other departments (Sales, Production, Logistics, Procurement) to support business objectives.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.

Qualifications and Key Attributes:

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Completed articles (SAICA)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Financial Accountant
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUP etc.)
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (Sage preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with a proactive approach to tasks
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills
• Maintains strict confidentiality of financial information and demonstrates strong ethical standards
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently and in a team
• Hardworking, committed and dedicated
• Experience with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs is advantageous

Industry experience preferred:

• Manufacturing
• FMCG
• Automotive
• Engineering / Industrial Production
• Food Processing
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing