Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

MID621

Type: Full-Time

About the Company

Our client is a global leader in the manufacturing of heavy construction and mining equipment. With over 60 years of industry experience and a footprint in over 130 countries, they are one of the world’s most prominent producers of earth-moving machinery.

Operating from their South African headquarters in Pomona, they provide high-performance solutions to the local mining, construction, and infrastructure sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a multinational firm known for its innovation, reliability, and commitment to the South African market.

• Fund & Expense Management: Manage employee expense reimbursements; review and process payments to ensure expenditures are reasonable, compliant, and accurately recorded.
• Banking & Cash Flow: Oversee bank receipts and payments, manage AR/AP reconciliations, and maintain proficiency in foreign exchange payment procedures.
• Asset Management: Review and process accounting entries for fixed assets and right-of-use assets, including additions and depreciation.
• Inventory Accounting: Handle accounting for inventory procurement costs, allocations, issuances, and outbound transactions.
• Financial Reporting: Lead daily accounting operations and prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for timely submission.
• Tax & Compliance: Demonstrate proficiency in South African tax policies; responsible for calculating and filing VAT and Income Tax, tax planning, and maintaining positive relations with SARS.
• Audit Oversight: Coordinate and oversee annual and ad-hoc audits for the company.
• Reconciliations: Conduct regular reconciliations with suppliers and customers to ensure ledger accuracy.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2 years of accounting work experience within South Africa.
• Technical Proficiency: * Proficiency in SAP accounting software is a mandatory requirement.
• Thorough knowledge of South African tax, financial, and economic regulations.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel Advanced, Word, PowerPoint).
• Attributes: Strong ethical standards, meticulous attention to detail, excellent judgment, and effective coordination skills.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their application to Midvaal Recruitment.