Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
A forward-thinking organisation focused on financial excellence, compliance, and growth is looking t

POSITION INFO:

A forward-thinking organisation focused on financial excellence, compliance, and growth is looking to employ a Financial Accountant. Their culture values integrity, collaboration, and innovation and the finance team plays a critical role in shaping the company's success. 

Why join this team?

• Your expertise directly supports business growth and sound decision-making
• Exposure to diverse financial functions, from reporting and compliance to stakeholder engagement
• Great environment, great team, great location!

What you will be doing:

• Manage revenue recognition, invoicing, and recovery of amounts due
• Process and verify payments, maintain daily cash book, and reconcile bank statements
• Record and reconcile financial transactions in line with IFRS/GAAP standards
• Maintain balance sheet integrity, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Ensure timely SARS, CIPC, and statutory submissions
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and audit balance sheet accounts
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits
• Drive cost management, risk assessment, and compliance controls
• Liaise with investors, banks, and financial stakeholders
• Optimize financial systems and processes
• Conduct revenue and profitability analysis to support strategic decisions
• Support financial management across the broader group structure

What we are looking for:

• BComm in Accounting, Accounting Science, or related field (SAICA/SAIPA)
• Minimum of 5 years' finance experience with SARS and statutory submissions
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an Accountant and managing staff
• Experience in the travel industry or similar environment advantageous
• Working knowledge of Xero, MS Excel, and Word
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Reliable, accurate, proactive, and able to work under pressure

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Opportunity to contribute to both operational and strategic financial management
• Exposure to multiple business areas and stakeholder groups
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

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