Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000487/KL

Date posted:

Friday, January 30, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Great Opportunity for a Professional Financial Accountant to join our team on a Contractor basis in Midrand.

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Report to: Head of Accounting / Senior General Accountant
Seniority Level: Professional
Type: Contractor - 12 month contract

Duties and Responsibilities:

Objective: Ensure highâquality financial reporting that supports external audit certification and maintains the reliability of financial records

Key Responsibilities

Initiate and update GL master data (GL accounts, cost centres).
Prepare manual GL postings where required.
Review prepayment, deposit, lease and general ledger accounts.
Monitor and clear accounts in collaboration with GBS.
Provide cost-centre support and resolve related queries.
Review/prepare royalties accruals and journals.
Perform HB1 plausibility checks and related postings.

Closing Activities

Support month-end closing with GBS.
Review closing results, perform required follow-ups and manual postings.
Conduct monthly income statement and balance sheet checks.
Manage month-end activities and trial balance reviews with accounting leadership

Reporting

Support HB2 (BayRep) reporting as per allocated activity split.
Complete HB1 reporting and apply new regulatory requirements.
Perform monthly group reporting activities in line with guidance.
Prepare documentation for new regulation/law implementation.

Audit, Controls & Other

Support internal and external audits.
Execute ICS controls within own area of responsibility.
Provide specialised ad hoc and project support.
Assist with SARS and customs audits and information requests.
Issue ad hoc invoices (asset sales, miscellaneous).
Create accounting posting requests (WPA).

Required Skills & Experience

Qualifications: BCom Degree in Accounting
Experience: Minimum 5 years in a Financial Accounting role. Articles experience advantageous.
Technical Skills: Strong SAP proficiency, Advanced MS Excel skills
Personal Attributes: Strong collaboration across functions and geographies, High attention to detail, Ability to work under pressure and manage deadlines

Sectors:

Pharmaceutical, Financial Services

Functions:

Accountant

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