Financial Accountant at Communicate Recruitment

• A purpose-driven organisation based in the Southern Suburbs is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join its expanding finance team. This role involves overseeing accounting transactions, reviewing management accounts and reconciliations, managing tax and statutory submissions, supporting audits, and ensuring strong financial controls across multiple entities. If you have the relevant experience and looking to apply your skills in a meaningful, impact-focused environment, apply today.

Job Description:

• Oversee and process complex accounting transactions across the organization
• Manage reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries to meet reporting deadlines
• Review management accounts, reconciliations, payments, and age analyses
• Support, guide, and develop junior finance team members
• Oversee cash flow management and short-term investments
• Prepare and submit VAT, tax calculations, and statutory returns (including COIDA and annual filings)
• Ensure full tax compliance and manage related audits
• Assist with annual financial statements, audit schedules, and auditor liaison
• Maintain company records, including share registers and resolutions
• Drive continuous process improvements and ensure compliance with financial policies and legislation

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 5+ years experience in a similar role
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Proficient with Tax and SARS E-Filing
• Detail driven
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines

Qualification:

• BCom Degree in Finance or Accounting
• Any designation - ADVANTAGEOUS