Financial Accountant / Junior CA

Recruiter:

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job Ref:

SW006590/AM

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Techno Park, Stellenbosch. Our client is seeking a Financial Accountant (recently qualified CA) who will manage day-to-day financial operations and ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting.

The role will support monthly financial reporting and management accounts, including analysing actual results against budgets and prior periods and investigating material variances. The Financial Accountant will also ensure tax and regulatory compliance, including VATE, PAYE, Income Tax and WCA requirements, as well as supporting annual financial and B-BEEE audits.

Additionally, in this role the Financial Accountant will contribute to budgeting and forecasting as well as provide ad hoc financial information to support management decision-making.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities

Financial Transaction Processing

Capture customer and supplier invoices accurately and timeously
Load and process local and international bank payments
Prepare and process journal entries up to trial balance level

General Ledger and Reconciliation

Complete general ledger operations and ensure the accuracy of postings
Perform monthly customer and supplier reconciliations
Prepare account analyses and reconciliations as requested by various departments
Maintains the integrity and accuracy of fixed asset register
Perform bank reconciliations and ensure that all reconciling items are cleared promptly

Accounts Receivable and Payable Administration

Administer the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions effectively
Ensure timely collection and payments cycles to maintain positive cash flow

Reporting and Compliance

Assist in the preparations of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
Prepare the monthly financial reporting pack for management.
Analyse actual results against budget and prior periods
Investigate and explain material variances
Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, Income Tax and WCA requirements
Prepare and submit VAT201 returns, including reconciliations
Supporting the preparations for annual financial audits and B-BBEE audits

Budgeting

Prepare rolling forecasts as part of the annual budgeting process
Develop financial models and scenario analyses
Prepare best-case and worst-case scenarios

Support and Ad Hoc Tasks Add key responsibilities of the role

Provide financial information and analysis to support management decision-making
Assist with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks as required

Requirements

Degree in Financial Management or Accounting, with SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles
Accreditation as a Chartered Accountant
At least 2-3 years as a Financial Accountant after completing articles

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