Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant looking to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy working across the full accounting function, taking ownership of reporting responsibilities, and contributing to the broader success of the business?
An exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a dynamic finance team based in Pretoria. This role is ideally suited to a candidate who has completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles and has gained valuable commercial experience post-qualification.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting reporting requirements, ensuring tax compliance, and assisting with month-end and year-end processes. This position offers excellent exposure across the finance function and the opportunity to further develop your commercial finance expertise within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting information.
• Manage the General Ledger and ensure all transactions are correctly recorded.
• Prepare and process journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.

Reconciliations & Controls

• Perform balance sheet and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and reconciling items.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist in maintaining accurate and complete financial records.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT returns.
• Assist with tax calculations and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to relevant accounting standards and statutory regulations.
• Support audit preparation and provide assistance during external audits.

Month-End & Year-End Processes

• Assist with month-end close procedures and reporting deadlines.
• Support year-end financial statement preparation and audit requirements.
• Ensure financial information is accurately captured and reported on time.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules and audit files.

Stakeholder Support & Finance Projects

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to resolve financial queries.
• Provide support with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Contribute to finance improvement initiatives and process enhancements.
• Assist with various accounting projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting, Finance, or a related qualification.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles.

Experience

• 2-3 years' commercial experience post Articles.
• Strong experience within a financial accounting environment.
• Proven exposure to month-end reporting and financial administration.
• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting audits.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of:
  • VAT
  • Taxation
  • Financial Statements
  • Journals
  • General Ledger
  • Account Reconciliations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Strong ERP and accounting systems experience.
• Exposure to MDA or MRI systems will be advantageous.

Key Competencies

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly detail-oriented with strong numerical accuracy.
• Organised and deadline-driven.
• A strong problem-solver with excellent analytical abilities.
• Professional and proactive in their approach.
• Able to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working independently as well as within a team environment.
• Bilingual candidates will be preferred.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or early-career accounting professional looking to strengthen their commercial finance experience. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while working within an environment that supports professional growth and development.
If you're looking for a role where you can build on your technical foundation, develop your commercial skill set, and take ownership of meaningful accounting responsibilities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now!

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• Chartered Accountants (CA(SA))
• Financial Accountants
• Financial Managers
• Management Accountants
• Financial Controllers
• General Finance

Claire Gill
Recruitment Consultant
? Cgill@networkrecruitment.com
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