Job Description

JOB OPPORTUNITY - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Location: Prospecton, Durban

Salary: Market Related

Availability: Immediate Start

Email CV to:

hkrecruitment10@gmail.com

Please use "Financial Accountant" as the subject line.

Job description

The Financial Accountant is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial records, ensuring all transactions are recorded up to Trial Balance level. The role oversees bookkeeping and manages compliance with statutory requirements, prepares management accounts, and provides financial insights to support decision-making. This position also supervises finance staff, implements internal controls, and drives process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Control

Ensure the accurate recording, classification, and reconciliation of all financial transactions through to Trial Balance level for multiple entities. Review bookkeeping, journals, reconciliations, and sub-ledger to General Ledger balances Prepare and review monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis, accruals, provisions, and supporting schedules. Compile and maintain comprehensive year-end audit files, ensuring audit readiness and timely resolution of audit queries. Maintain, review, and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register, including depreciation calculations, disposals, and impairment assessments in accordance with IFRS

Compliance & Statutory Submissions

Oversee and review the preparation, calculation, and submission of VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, and Income Tax Returns (ITR14) for multiple legal entities in compliance with SARS requirements and statutory deadlines. Ensure full compliance with South African tax legislation, Companies Act, IFRS, and relevant regulatory frameworks. Liaise with SARS, auditors, and other regulatory bodies to resolve queries and ensure compliance.

Cashflow Planning & Financial Controls

Review and approve creditor reconciliations, payment batches, and electronic funds transfer (EFT) runs in line with cashflow forecasts. Monitor and manage debtors and creditors Teams, and collections, ensuring optimal working capital management and adherence to credit policies. Prepare and review cashflow forecasts, identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies to management.

Staff Supervision & Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance, technical competence, and adherence to deadlines. Oversee payroll processes, including review of timesheets, salary calculations, statutory deductions, and payroll reconciliations. Ensure effective communication and collaboration with branches and cross-functional departments.

Strategic & Operational Support

Design, implement, and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks. Provide financial analysis, insights, and reporting to support operational decision-making and strategic initiatives. Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (essential). Professional qualification or progress toward one, such as CA(SA), SAIPA, CIMA, or ACCA (advantageous). Completed articles / learnership (SAICA or SAIPA) will be highly advantageous.

Experience

Minimum of 5-8 years' relevant financial accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a senior or supervisory role. Proven experience in financial reporting, monthly management accounts, trial balance to financial statements, and year-end audits. Strong hands-on experience with South African tax compliance, including VAT201, PAYE, UIF, SDL, and Income Tax (ITR14). Experience managing multi-entity or group structures. Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, performance management, and mentoring of finance teams.

Technical & Systems Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, formulas). Experience working with ERP / accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Pastel, Xero, SAP, or similar).
To apply, please send your CV to

hkrecruitment10@gmail.com

Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be contacted.

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Experience:

Financial Accounting: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person