Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB003084/KM

Date posted:

Monday, March 2, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

380000 Annually

SUMMARY:
An exciting opportunity is available for an Accountant

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing organisation with a strong national footprint and a high-performance finance environment. Known for its innovation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making, the business offers professionals the opportunity to gain exposure to complex financial processes, audits, and strategic reporting within a structured and fast-paced head office setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values accuracy, growth, and continuous improvement.

They are looking for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about financial reporting, compliance, and accuracy. This role offers great exposure to audits, tax, and reporting, making it ideal for someone eager to grow their technical skills within a structured and supportive finance environment.

As an 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

Key Responsibilities:

The Accountant will be responsible for the full scope of day-to-day accounting and financial processing activities, including:

Preparing and reviewing journal entries to ensure accurate and complete general ledger records
Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving reconciling items timeously
Preparing monthly management accounts, including supporting schedules and variance analysis
Assisting with the preparation and submission of tax returns (VAT, income tax, and provisional tax) and related reconciliations
Supporting internal and external audit processes by managing audit requests, compiling audit files, and ensuring timely submission of required documentation
Assisting with the collection and preparation of data for sustainability and ESG reporting
Supporting regulatory and compliance reporting requirements where applicable
Assisting with ad hoc finance projects such as cost analysis, profitability analysis, and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications :

Matric (Grade 12)
BCom Accounting degree
Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles
1 - 2 years’ post-articles experience

Skills and Competencies :

Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Analytical and problem-solving ability to investigate variances and discrepancies
Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of IFRS
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Effective time management, especially during month-end and audit cycles
High level of integrity and professional ethics
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Proactive and solutions-driven mindset
Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis and financial modelling
Experience working with ERP systems and handling large data sets
Understanding of tax compliance and statutory reporting requirements

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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