Financial Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our client based in Centurion. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, performing month-end accounting functions, preparing reconciliations, ensuring statutory compliance, and supporting management with financial reporting. This position requires an individual who is able to work independently and confidently manage deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate will be capable of managing the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision. Responsibilities: Financial Accounting: Prepare and process monthly journals. Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain the fixed asset register. Assist with month-end and year-end close processes. Assist in preparing management accounts. Tax and Compliance: Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions. Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions. Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Accounts Receivable and Payable: Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations. Review outstanding debtors and creditors. Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors. Assist with payment preparations. Allocate receipts and payments. Reporting Ad Finance Support: Assist with daily cash flow updates. Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports. Compile audit files and supporting documentation. Assist with financial analysis and ad hoc projects. Requirements Qualifications: BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent accounting qualification. Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous). Experience: 5+ years’ experience. Sound understanding of accounting principles. Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts. Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits. Experience working with multiple companies/entities will be advantageous. Experience with Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare or similar accounting software will be advantageous. Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills. Skills and Competencies: Strong technical accounting knowledge Excellent reconciliation skills High attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Good planning and organizational skills Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Strong communication skills Professional and ethical approach Ability to work independently while contributing to a team Technical Skills: Microsoft Excel (Intermediate) Sage 50/Sage Pastel (advantageous) CaseWare/Draftworx (advantageous)