Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Roodepoort, Gauteng
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 2 800 000 - R 4 200 000 per year
Posted
24 Feb 2026
Closes
17 Mar 2026
Accounting Careers
Financial Accountant
Our client is seeking a Financial Accountant to take ownership of key reporting cycles and ensure accurate month-end close delivery. This is a high-impact role that supports management decision-making through disciplined reconciliations and reliable reporting packs. You will work across multiple finance processes, including journals, balance sheet substantiation, and compliance schedules. The role requires both technical competence and a strong control mindset to ensure audit readiness. You will collaborate with operations and finance colleagues to resolve variances and improve the quality of financial data. If you are detail-focused and enjoy producing clean, defensible numbers, this opportunity is for you.
- Manage month-end close tasks including journals, reconciliations, and schedule preparation.
- Prepare balance sheet substantiation packs and investigate variances to closure.
- Compile monthly management reports and support the preparation of financial statements.
- Ensure proper cut-off and accuracy of accruals, prepayments, and allocations.
- Support VAT packs and compliance documentation requests, ensuring traceable supporting evidence.
- Assist with audit preparation, responding to queries and providing required schedules.
- Support process improvement initiatives and strengthen finance controls and documentation.
- Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance is essential.
- 3–6 years financial accounting experience.
- Working knowledge of IFRS principles and statutory documentation.
- Strong Excel skills; ERP/accounting system proficiency advantageous.
- High attention to detail with a structured approach to deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and auditors.