Financial Accountant

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Month-End Accounting - Prepare monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS. - Manage month-end accounting processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments and general ledger reviews. - Prepare accurate balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve reconciling items. - Prepare monthly management accounts, supporting schedules and financial reports. - Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and trial balance. - Critically analyse financial results, investigate unusual variances and recommend corrective action. Intercompany Accounting & Group Reporting - Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple group entities. - Identify, investigate and resolve intercompany differences. - Prepare financial information and supporting schedules for multiple legal entities. - Support group reporting and consolidation processes, where applicable. Budgeting & Financial Analysis - Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasts. - Consolidate departmental budget inputs and analyse cost-centre variances. - Provide financial insights to support business planning and operational decision-making. - Maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor financial performance against budget. VAT, Payroll & Statutory Compliance - Compile, reconcile and submit VAT returns accurately and on time. - Ensure compliance with SARS requirements and maintain appropriate audit trails. - Oversee monthly payroll processing and reconciliations. - Prepare payroll journals and provisions. - Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL and other applicable statutory obligations. - Liaise with HR and external payroll providers. Audit, Payments & Financial Controls - Coordinate annual internal and external audit processes. - Prepare audit files, supporting schedules and required documentation. - Implement audit recommendations and strengthen financial controls. - Review payment requests and facilitate payments within delegated authority. - Reconcile supplier accounts and monitor cash flow requirements. - Identify opportunities to improve accounting accuracy, reporting efficiency and internal controls. Systems & Process Improvement - Support financial system enhancements, integrations and automation projects. - Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and reduce costs. - Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting. - Support and mentor junior finance staff. Candidate Requirements - Relevant accounting qualification, such as BCom Accounting or equivalent. - Strong practical financial accounting experience and demonstrable technical accounting capability. - Proven experience managing full month-end processes, general ledger accounts and balance sheet reconciliations. - Practical experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations. - Experience managing accounting and financial reporting across multiple entities or subsidiaries. - Sound knowledge of IFRS, VAT, statutory reporting and financial controls. - Experience with budgeting, forecasting, payroll reconciliations and audit processes. - Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems. - Ability to work independently, investigate complex accounting discrepancies and meet demanding reporting deadlines. - Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills. Advantageous Experience - Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles. - Experience in a group finance or multi-entity reporting environment. - Experience in high-volume transactional business. - Exposure to group consolidations, annual financial statements and external audits. - Experience with Power BI, financial systems integration and reporting automation. - A track record of improving accounting processes and internal controls. Personal Attributes - High levels of integrity, accountability and attention to detail. - Strong analytical and investigative thinking. - Confidence to challenge financial results and question assumptions. - A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving. - Excellent planning, organisation and time management. - Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines. - Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. - Commitment to continuous improvement and financial accuracy. What Will Make You Successful You are a technically capable Financial Accountant who enjoys getting into the detail. You take ownership of financial information, challenge the numbers and investigate discrepancies rather than simply processing entries. You are comfortable working across multiple entities, managing complex reconciliations and communicating your findings clearly to finance and operational stakeholders.