Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
Exciting Opportunity: Financial Accountant

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a well-established industrial organisation specialising in advanced engineering and fabrication solutions. With decades of experience supporting sectors such as mining, manufacturing, energy, and construction, they have earned a reputation for technical expertise, reliability, and continuous improvement. To strengthen their finance team, they are seeking a skilled Financial Accountant who will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial management and compliance across the business.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS, managing general ledger reconciliations, and overseeing accounts payable, receivable, and payroll. You will also monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasts to support business decision-making, while ensuring compliance with tax regulations, audits, and statutory submissions. Working closely with operations, you will provide cost analysis and financial insights to support strategic growth, assist with management reporting, and drive process improvements through robust internal controls.

If you are strategic and numbers are your thing, we want to hear from you - apply now! Kgolagano@Salixrecruitment.co.za

Duties:

• Manage fixed assets, including register maintenance, depreciation, capex approvals, and disposals.
• Prepare monthly consolidations, year-end adjustments, and Annual Financial Statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including supplier reconciliations, payments, and resolution of supplier queries across branches.
• Support statutory compliance by managing tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Provisional Tax) and liaising with SARS on queries.
• Assist with audits by preparing supporting schedules, reviewing samples, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Oversee stock management processes, including provisions, stock counts, and reconciliation of obsolete or slow-moving stock.
• Contribute to cash flow forecasting and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Honours advantageous).
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles preferred.

• 3 - 5 years’ proven experience in financial accounting, with strong exposure to IFRS and statutory compliance.
• Background in fixed asset management, consolidations, and preparation of Annual Financial Statements.
• Solid experience in managing creditors, reconciliations, and supplier payments across multiple branches.
• Demonstrated expertise in tax compliance, including VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, and liaison with SARS.
• Hands-on involvement in audits, preparation of schedules, and supporting external audit processes.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Pastel, or similar) with advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.