Financial Accountant

Description:

Our client, a reputable player in the mining and construction sector, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate must have completed their SAIPA articles and bring at least three years experience. This role is instrumental in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and strong support across the business’s financial functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed SAIPA Articles (essential)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Experience in the mining and/or construction industry (preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation, cash flow management , and financial controls
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly management reports and financial statements
• Manage the VAT process including calculations, submissions, and compliance
• Handle cash flow management , forecasting, and monitoring of daily transactions
• Coordinate and lead the SARS audit processes and ensure compliance with all tax regulations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process and manage month-end and year-end closings including journal entries and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, taxation , and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain financial controls and systems to safeguard assets
• Support and coordinate with external auditors and respond to audit queries

Accounts, Debtors & Credit Control

• Oversee the accounts receivable function and follow up on outstanding debtors
• Monitor credit limits, manage debt collections, and minimize credit risk
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer invoices and receipts

Asset & Stock Management

• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation schedules
• Oversee insurance administration and ensure assets are adequately insured
• Reconcile and monitor stock balances , ensure physical stock counts are accurate and timely
• Implement controls to manage inventory costs and usage

Costing, Analysis & Support

• Perform cost analysis to support operational decision-making
• Provide financial insights and variance analysis on key expense categories
• Prepare budgets, forecasts , and assist with strategic planning processes
• Assist departments with financial data and administrative support as needed

Meetings, Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend finance and departmental meetings to share insights and updates
• Liaise with other departments, suppliers, auditors, and banks
• Support business improvement projects and system enhancements

Administrative & Support Functions

• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for all financial documents
• Provide backup support to finance colleagues during periods of absence
• Drive continuous improvement in financial and administrative processes

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and results-driven attitude
• High level of integrity and ethical standards

How to Apply:
If you’re ready for a rewarding career opportunity, apply directly or contact Pabalelo Morena.
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Please Note:
If you do not receive feedback within two weeks, your application may not have been successful. However, your profile will be kept in our database for future opportunities.

Requirements:

• Completed SAIPA Articles (essential)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Experience in the mining and/or construction industry (preferred)
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of VAT legislation, cash flow management , and financial controls
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

• Prepare and review monthly management reports and financial statements
• Manage the VAT process including calculations, submissions, and compliance
• Handle cash flow management , forecasting, and monitoring of daily transactions
• Coordinate and lead the SARS audit processes and ensure compliance with all tax regulations
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Process and manage month-end and year-end closings including journal entries and reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, taxation , and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain financial controls and systems to safeguard assets
• Support and coordinate with external auditors and respond to audit queries

• Oversee the accounts receivable function and follow up on outstanding debtors
• Monitor credit limits, manage debt collections, and minimize credit risk
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer invoices and receipts

• Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation schedules
• Oversee insurance administration and ensure assets are adequately insured
• Reconcile and monitor stock balances , ensure physical stock counts are accurate and timely
• Implement controls to manage inventory costs and usage

• Perform cost analysis to support operational decision-making
• Provide financial insights and variance analysis on key expense categories
• Prepare budgets, forecasts , and assist with strategic planning processes
• Assist departments with financial data and administrative support as needed

• Attend finance and departmental meetings to share insights and updates
• Liaise with other departments, suppliers, auditors, and banks
• Support business improvement projects and system enhancements

• Maintain accurate records and filing systems for all financial documents
• Provide backup support to finance colleagues during periods of absence
• Drive continuous improvement in financial and administrative processes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and results-driven attitude
• High level of integrity and ethical standards