Financial Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial records and monthly management accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations and creditor reconciliations.
• Process cashbook transactions, debtor invoicing, and supplier capturing.
• Post month-end accruals, payroll journals, and calculate monthly provisions.
• Prepare income statement and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, capex in progress, and tax registers.
• Compile monthly report packs, including variance analysis and cashflow forecasts.
• Assist with preparation of annual budgets and monitor monthly variances.

• Prepare and update cash flow forecasts.
• Confirm inter-company loan account balances.
• Load EFT payments and manage petty cash.
• Review debtor age analysis.
• Support and enforce debtor collections and debtor policy compliance.

• Process accurate year-end adjustments.
• Assist with closure of year-end financials.
• Calculate tax provisions.
• Prepare audit files and provide support during external audits.

• Maintain tax records and schedules.
• Compile and submit tax forms (Income Tax, VAT, EMP).
• Oversee submission of VAT returns.
• Complete and reconcile EMP501 submissions.

• BCom / BCompt in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar senior accounting role.
• Pastel experience essential; advanced Excel skills required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and statutory requirements.
• Hons degree and completed Articles advantageous.

• High attention to detail with strong numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Willingness to travel within KZN to branches as required.