Financial Accountant at Kontak Recruitment

• An established organisation operating within the direct sales, household products, distribution, and consumer goods sector is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the full financial management function across a group of companies. The business operates through a national network of branches and sales operations, supplying household appliances, cookware, kitchen solutions, and lifestyle products directly to consumers. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing accounting and credit control functions, overseeing statutory compliance, cash flow management, budgeting, audit preparation, payroll oversight, and financial governance across the group. The successful candidate will provide leadership to finance teams while ensuring adherence to accounting standards, company policies, legislative requirements, and financial control procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Degree with completed Articles
• Membership with a Professional Accounting Body / Institute
• 5–10 years related Finance Management experience
• Strong knowledge of accepted accounting practices and principles
• Knowledge of economic principles
• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
• Knowledge of applicable financial legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial reports
• Experience managing accounting and credit control functions
• Experience overseeing statutory submissions and payments
• Strong cash flow management experience
• Experience working with accounting software
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and Email
• Knowledge of banking systems and financial controls
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet reporting deadlines
• Willingness to work overtime when required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all finance-related company policies, procedures, controls, and governance requirements.
• Prepare monthly group management accounts, operational reports, analytical reports, and business unit, divisional, departmental, and regional financial reports.
• Lead and manage the accounting function, including month-end journals, reconciliations, calculations, statutory payments, audit file preparation, and financial controls.
• Manage the credit control function, ensuring accurate debit order processing, cash allocation, invoicing, refunds, compliance, and audit documentation.
• Consolidate annual budgets and support financial planning and forecasting processes.
• Prepare and submit all statutory returns, including Income Tax, PAYE, UIF, VAT, Workman's Compensation, and other regulatory submissions.
• Maintain daily cash flow planning and control, including receipts, payment releases, cash forecasting, reporting, and salary and bonus funding requirements.
• Ensure financial records, transactions, reporting, and accounting procedures comply with accepted accounting principles, legislation, and company standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Maintain financial databases, supporting schedules, working papers, debtors, creditors, inventory records, and ageing reports.
• Analyse revenues, expenses, financial performance, and significant financial developments, providing reporting and recommendations to management.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure audit readiness at all times.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with management, finance teams, and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Manage, mentor, coach, and evaluate finance staff while providing support and guidance on finance-related matters.
• Oversee payroll administration and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and accounting policies.
• Remain informed of developments in finance, accounting, legislation, and industry best practices.
• Perform additional duties in line with company policies and operational requirements, including overtime when required.