Financial Accountant

POSITION: FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

REPORTING TO: FINANCIAL MANAGER

LOCATION: Bryanston, Eton Office Park

JOB PURPOSE :

Responsible for managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing accurate financial reporting. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the financial health of the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.

General Ledger & Reconciliations:

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all transactions are recorded accurately.

• Posts to and updates the General Ledger (GL)

• Processes and monitors all journals at month end and at request of the Finance Manager/ Head of Finance

• Assists in resolving any discrepancies raised by the Finance Manager

• Adjusts and releases provisions accordingly

• Assesses impact of proposed general ledger change

• Own the balance sheet reconciliation process across all entities.

• Investigate and resolve reconciling items timeously.

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules.

• Reconcile intercompany balances and transactions.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare VAT returns and supporting reconciliations.

• Assist with provisional tax calculations and corporate tax submissions.

• Support statutory reporting and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.

• Monitor budget performance and report any variances.

• Support management with financial planning and decision-making.

Process Improvement & Internal Controls:

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls.

• Implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.

• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives in accounting functions.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Reviews procurement invoices

• Compiles a Fixed Asset Register (FAR)

• Reviews any updates made to the FAR with the asset details and asset classes

• Reviews any discrepancies resolved between the FAR and the GL

• Identifies assets to be written off and writes off assets accordingly

• Accounts for depreciation and capitalisation of fixed assets

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in financial accounting or a similar role.

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification preferred.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g.SAP,Sage Intacct,Sage Evo) and Microsoft Excel.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial compliance.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to interpret financial data.

• High accuracy in financial reporting and reconciliation.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with finance and cross-functional teams.

• SAGE Intacct knowledge would be advantageous

• Ability to cope well under pressure

• A track record of documented successes and achievements

• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing business conditions and changing priorities

• Innovative and adaptable

• Highly organised and system orientated.

Please apply by sending a copy of your CV to the linkedin portal, or you can email it to Recruitment@efekto.co.za

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2026

Disclaimer: Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Employment Equity (EE) and Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavour to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with Afrikelp’s Employment Equity plans. Afrikelp reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks following the closing date for applications, kindly consider their application unsuccessful.