Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant (Re-advertised)

Ref: FA0821

Job grade: 9

Reporting to: Assistant Finance Manager

Department: Finance Head Office

Location: Paarl

Division: Commercial

Purpose: The Financial Accountant will support the Finance team in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, accounting and compliance activities. The role will be responsible for key processes including month-end and year-end close, general ledger maintenance, VAT compliance, cost centre and profit centre administration, BBBEE audit coordination, and general finance support.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with a B Degree or relevant qualification
• PA(SA) with completed articles (SAIPA accredited)
• 1 – 2 years’ accounting experience post articles (preferably FMCG environment)
• Knowledge of financial management concepts, principles and procedures
• Sound grasp of financial and accounting principles, VAT calculations and returns
• SAP ERP experience (advantageous)
• Computer literate on an advanced level (Excel / Word)

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Well-developed computer skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good understanding of SAP and financial systems (advantageous)

Job Summary:

• Monthly reporting procedures
• Review and posting of monthly journals
• Execute SAP month-end procedures
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Financial year-end
• Compile IFRS compliant financial statements for specific entities within the group
• SAP year-end postings and procedures
• Provide support in compiling Board pack for Finance and Risk Management Committee meeting
• SAP General Ledger maintenance and cost center reporting
• BBBEE Audit
• Preparation of BBBEE score calculation
• Management of BBBEE audit and liaison with BBBEE auditors
• VAT compliance, including review and submission of VAT returns and VAT reconciliations
• Manage process of cost center and profit center SAP uploads for budgets and forecasts
• Independent reviews of debtors and creditors processes and reconciliations
• Payroll related finance activities, including PAYE reconciliations.
• Administration and monitoring of KWV’s SAP CSA (Control Self-Assessment) system

Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from under-represented groups aligned with our Employment Equity Plan.

Closing date: 30 September 2026

Should you not hear from us within one month of the closing date of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.

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