Financial Accountant (Asset Finance)

About the role

A fast-growing asset finance business in Centurion is looking for a Financial Accountant to join its accounting team in a hands-on role. The position suits either a qualified accountant who has completed articles or a strong hands-on accountant/bookkeeper with solid SME experience and proven exposure to management reporting. The role offers broad exposure across accounting, reporting, cash flow, compliance and financial planning.

Key responsibilities

• Manage accounting processes through to trial balance
• Process monthly journals and assist with month-end and year-end close
• Complete bank, balance sheet, customer and supplier reconciliations
• Maintain the fixed asset register
• Prepare or assist with management accounts and monthly financial reports
• Support directors and management with financial information and reporting
• Assist with cash flow reporting, projections and financial planning
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and support VAT submissions
• Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other statutory submissions
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for tax and audit requirements
• Monitor debtors and creditors and assist with collections and payments
• Allocate receipts and payments accurately
• Compile audit files and assist with ad hoc finance projects
• Present financial information professionally in management or board meetings

Required profile

• At least 3 years of relevant accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and the full accounting cycle
• Experience preparing management accounts, financial reports or financial statements
• Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits
• Experience with cash flow reporting, projections or financial planning is highly beneficial
• Comfortable working closely with business owners, directors or senior management
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Two profiles considered: an accounting degree with completed SAICA or SAIPA articles, or strong practical experience managing the full bookkeeping/accounting function in a small to medium business; a degree is advantageous but not essential for experienced candidates

Required skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel
• Sage 50, Sage Pastel, CaseWare, Draftworx or similar accounting software is beneficial
• Experience across multiple companies or entities is advantageous

The salary is open for discussion, with a proposed range of R30,000 to R35,000 per month depending on qualifications, skills and experience.