Job Description
Purpose of the Role 
The Financial Accountantis the operational backbone of the finance department, responsible formaintaining the accuracy and integrity of the organisation's accounting recordsand ensuring that all financial transactions are captured, reconciled, and reportedin accordance with applicable accounting standards. This role directlysupervises the two Finance Interns and is the first line of accountability formonth-end close, statutory submissions, and audit readiness. The FinancialAccountant enables the CFO/HOD to focus on strategic matters by ensuring thatthe day-to-day financial engine of the organisation runs reliably and on time.
Key Responsibilities
General Ledger & Month-End Close
• Maintain and reconcile thegeneral ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate, complete, and supported byappropriate documentation
• Process monthly journalsincluding accruals, prepayments, provisions, and depreciation entries
• Lead and manage the month-endclose process, ensuring all deadlines are met consistently
• Prepare and distribute monthlytrial balances and management accounts for review by the CFO/HOD
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Financial Statements & Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, andannual financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP
• Compile supporting schedules and working papers forall financial statement line items
• Prepare variance analysisreports comparing actuals to budget and prior periods, with commentary
• Assist in the preparation ofboard packs and management reporting as directed by the CFO/HOD
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Reconciliations & Controls
 • Perform monthly bankreconciliations for all accounts and resolve any unreconciled items promptly
• Reconcile all balance sheetaccounts on a monthly basis, ensuring no unresolved items carry forward
• Maintain and reconcile thecreditors and debtors ledgers
• Ensure the fixed asset registeris accurate and up to date, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
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Tax & Statutory Compliance
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns to SARS withinlegislated deadlines
• Compile supporting documentation for annual income taxcomputations and submissions
• Manage EMP201 and EMP501reconciliations in conjunction with payroll
• Maintain awareness of changesto South African tax legislation and ensure the organisation remains compliant

Audit & Internal Controls
 • Prepare all audit files,working papers, and supporting schedules for the annual external audit
• Liaise with external auditorsduring the audit process and resolve queries timeously
• Implement and monitor internalcontrols within the accounting function
• Identify control weaknesses andrecommend process improvements to the CFO/HOD

Accounts Payable & Receivable
 • Review and approve supplierinvoices processed by the interns before payment is released
• Manage the payment run process,ensuring all payments are authorised and supported
• Monitor outstanding debtors andfollow up on overdue accounts
• Maintain petty cash records andperform monthly petty cash reconciliations

Team Supervision
 • Assign, review, andquality-check work completed by Intern/Bookkeeper
• Provide on-the-job coaching,guidance, and feedback to both interns on a regular basis
• Escalate performance concernsor resource gaps to the CFO/HOD timeously
Minimum Requirements
‍• BCom Accounting, BCompt, orequivalent undergraduate degree (NQF Level 7 minimum)    
• Proficiency in at least onemajor accounting system (Sage, Pastel, Xero, SAP, or equivalent)
• Strong working knowledge ofIFRS, South African VAT legislation, and general tax compliance
• SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMAmembership advantageous
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Minimum 3–5 years of experiencein a financial accounting role
Minimum Requirements
‍• High attention to detail andcommitment to accuracy        
• Strong organisational skillsand ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Proactive andsolutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Reliable, disciplined, and ableto work independently with minimal supervision
• Clear communicator, able toexplain financial information to non-financial colleagues
• Comfortable supervising andmentoring junior staff
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