Job Description

Our client, a rapidly growing financial and technology company with operations across Southern and East Africa, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their South African team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounting transactions and manage month-end close-offs.
• Maintain trial balances in line with IFRS and group accounting policies.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including VAT, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax submissions.
• Accurately classify VAT transactions and maintain tax computations.
• Oversee supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, and intercompany accounts.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and petty cash reports.
• Manage the fixed asset register and related depreciation schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations and file VAT201 returns.
• Oversee salary journals and reconcile salary control accounts (EMP201).
• Ensure financial data alignment between the accounting and loan management systems.
• Support group accountants and financial managers with ad hoc requests.
• Prepare statutory submissions for the NCR and other regulatory bodies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• BCom or Honours degree in Accounting or Financial Accounting.
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA training contract with registration as a SAIPA/AGA(SA)/CIMA/CA(SA)
• 4-6 years of post-articles experience
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and Tax principles.
• Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets; experience with Xero is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing financial services company that combines technology and finance to make a meaningful impact across Africa. You'll work closely with experienced professionals, gain exposure to multiple jurisdictions, and develop your career in a supportive, high-performance environment.
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Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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