Financial Accountant

About the role

Catch is hiring a Financial Accountant in Johannesburg on a permanent basis. The role covers recording transactions, processing payments, maintaining asset and VAT records, and supporting month-end close and annual audits.

Key responsibilities

• Record supplier and customer invoices, general journal entries, receipts and payments in local and foreign bank accounts using SAGE X3, keeping accurate records for reporting and compliance.
• Process and load weekly payments for employee expenses and suppliers, and run credit card reconciliations for managers.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations for local and foreign accounts.
• Maintain and update the fixed-asset register and support VAT filings with accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close, prepare and review trial balances for annual audits and respond to audit requests.

Required profile

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; honours degree advantageous.
• Previous work experience advantageous.
• Excellent academic track record.

Required skills

• Excellent command of English, verbal and written.
• SAGE X3 for recording transactions.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail, organisation, prioritisation and collaboration.