Midrand: Financial Accountant | Managed People Solutions | Chloorkop | Midrand posted by Managed People Solutions

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team in Chloorkop, Midrand. The successful candidate will support the organisation’s financial operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain the integrity of financial records while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function including Accounts payable, Accounts receivable and Cashbook reconciliations.
• General ledger (Account and cost centre allocations)
• Fixed assets register
• Stock management
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Support month-end close processes.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Prepare annual financial statements in accordance with applicable standards.
• Oversee and process intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Taxation & Statutory Compliance:
• Prepare and submit: VAT returns
• PAYE Provisional Tax Income Tax CIPC filings
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax legislation.
• Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors when required.
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management:
• Manage company cash flow.
• Oversee cash management, investments, and financing arrangements.
• Process foreign exchange transactions and payments.
• Administer letters of credit in line with regulatory requirements.
• Review supplier reconciliations and authorize payments on various banking platforms.
• Internal Controls & Risk Management:
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls.
• Safeguard company assets.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and fraud exposure.
• Maintain accurate financial filing and record-keeping systems.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and controls.
• Payroll & Audit:
• Administer and process payroll, and assist employees with any payroll related queries.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors and provide audit documentation and explanations.
• Support year-end audit processes.
• Manage and compile all data and documentation for BEE audits adhering to compliance requirements
• Stock Control:
• Lead and monitor stock cycle count processes, analyse discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets.
• Support financial forecasting processes.
• Provide financial insights to senior management.
• Leadership & Team Management:
• Manage, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of finance staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with other departments (Sales, Production, Logistics, Procurement) to support business objectives.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA)
• Completed articles (SAICA)
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Financial Accountant

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite , particularly Excel (Pivots, VLOOKUP etc.)
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems (Sage preferred)

Salary & Benefits

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