Financial Accountant – – Hybrid – CPT at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its Finance department.
• The successful candidate will take ownership of the company's accounting records, general ledger integrity, financial reconciliations and statutory compliance while supporting the preparation of management reports and financial statements.
• This position requires a technically strong accounting professional who can manage month-end processes, maintain accurate financial records, analyse financial performance and provide operational support to the Head of Finance.
• The ideal candidate will have completed SAIPA articles or hold a comparable professional accounting qualification, with solid experience in financial accounting, reporting and compliance.

DUTIES:

Financial Accounting and General Ledger Management

• Take ownership of the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare and process journals, including accruals, prepayments and provisions.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage bank and cashbook reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and calculate depreciation.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll journals and payroll control accounts.
• Ensure accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Month-End Reporting and Financial Management

• Coordinate and prepare month-end closing activities.
• Consolidate monthly management reporting packs.
• Prepare financial management reports for review.
• Analyse actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Identify and investigate financial variances.
• Review debtor and creditor ageing reports.
• Monitor and review working capital performance.
• Support the Head of Finance with routine financial and operational matters when required.

Taxation, Compliance and Audit

• Prepare and review VAT calculations and reconciliations.
• Review payroll reconciliations and statutory submissions.
• Maintain and monitor the financial compliance calendar.
• Assist with SARS queries and compliance-related requests.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual financial statement preparation.
• Prepare supporting tax schedules and audit information.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom Accounting qualification.
• Completed SAIPA articles or a similar professional accounting qualification is essential.
• Approximately 5 to 8 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and trial balance management.
• Proven experience with financial reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Sound knowledge of VAT calculations, reconciliations and statutory compliance.
• Experience preparing management reports and supporting annual financial statements.
• Manufacturing industry experience would be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with Sage Evolution or a similar ERP system.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Experience with financial reporting, variance analysis and working capital monitoring.