Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and professional Financial Accountant to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring accurate reporting of the organization's financial status, including maintaining data, detecting trends, forecasting future needs, and preparing detailed statements for stakeholders.
Qualifications

• B.Com Accounting degree
• SAICA accreditation preferred- even if its board 1

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a general ledger or related accounting function
• Proven experience in a Syspro environment (essential)

Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Reporting

• Maintain and review monthly General Ledger reconciliations with supporting schedules
• Resolve reconciling items promptly to ensure accurate closing
• Complete bi-annual and annual schedules for specific General Ledger accounts

Fixed Assets

• Update and maintain the Fixed Assets Register per plant
• Process Capex requests and review financial justifications

Cashflow Management

• Prepare and submit weekly cashflow forecasts to Head Office
• Reconcile forecasts with actual cash movements

Statutory Compliance

• Review monthly VAT and EMP201 returns
• Perform IT14SD reconciliations and liaise with SARS on tax-related queries

Audit & Treasury

• Support internal and external audit processes
• Review and update Foreign Exchange Contracts (FEC) schedules and documentation
• Manage buyer documentation for payments and update shared records

Banking

• Liaise with banking personnel on all bank-related matters
• Review and release payments on the banking system

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and analytical thinking
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Leadership qualities and ability to work with all staff levels
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Syspro
• Organized, proactive, and collaborative team player

Other Requirements

• Valid, unendorsed driver's license
• Own reliable transport

Please email a copy of your resume to: joanne@hopetalentsolutions.co.za

Skills Required