Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Financial Accountant Opportunity Joburg North.

POSITION INFO:
Our client, represented by Salix Recruitment, is a forward-thinking organisation built on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. With a culture that values curiosity and excellence, this is a place where ideas are welcomed, and people are empowered to make an impact.

 As a Financial Accountant, you will add value by strengthening financial controls, managing the month-end close process, and ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger through to trial balance. You will play a key role in supporting financial reporting and compliance, while contributing insights that reinforce the organisation’s financial backbone and drive efficiency across the business.

Excited about this opportunity? Send us your CV to kgolagano@Salixrecruitment.co.za

Duties:

• Manage creditors and debtors by processing invoices, reconciling accounts, issuing fee invoices, and following up on outstanding payments.
• Oversee payments by loading new suppliers, validating tax invoices, ensuring correct allocations, and processing within agreed terms.
• Handle month-end processing in Pastel, including reconciliations, accruals, and preparation of management accounts in line with IFRS.
• Support financial reporting through accurate forecasts, consolidations, and providing inputs for the Head of Finance.
• Perform VAT reconciliations and submissions, liaise with SARS, and assist with provisional tax and annual return requirements.
• Coordinate payroll and employee benefits, while assisting with FSCA compliance submissions, policy updates, and training requirements.
• Partner with auditors and key stakeholders, ensuring accurate reporting, timely query resolution, and strong working relationships.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom degree (Accounting)
• Honours in BCom Accounting an advantage

• External audit articles (SAICA)
• 2 years finance experience in a similar role
• Tax knowledge beneficial
• Proficient in Excel, with the ability to develop and maintain accurate, reliable spreadsheets
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Hands-on experience working with Sage Pastel or Sage One accounting systems
• Familiarity with IFRS and IAS standards and their practical application in report

• Comfortable working in a small, close-knit environment
• Quick to adjust when responsibilities or priorities shift
• Independent, proactive, and able to take initiative without supervision
• Strong people skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Hands-on approach with a willingness to dive into the detail
• Flexible and dependable team player, ready to step in and support when needed
• Driven, resilient, and persistent in achieving results
• Guided by integrity and strong personal values