Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR003465/IK

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Location:

Sandton, South Africa

Salary:

R270 000.00 per annum (cost to company)

SUMMARY:
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for carrying out the full financial function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting business decision-making through financial analysis.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs.
Experience on Xero & Pastel essential.
Completed Articles (SAICA / SAIPA preferred, but not essential).

Key Responsibilities:

Month End Close Process:
- Prepare and post all month-end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, payroll, financing charges).
- Ensure all transactions for the month are completely and accurately recorded.
- Review trial balance for completeness and accuracy.
- Process monthly payroll for clients.
- Prepare VAT for client review.
- Prepare monthly accounts pack (income statement/balance sheet/tax provisions).
- UIF and ROE submissions (beneficial).
Balance Sheet Reconciliations:
- Bank accounts.
- Trade receivables and payables.
- VAT reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed assets (depreciation, additions, disposals).
- Payroll accounts (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
- Tax computations.
- Reconcile intercompany loan accounts.
- Prepare amortisation schedules for financed assets and lease liabilities.
SARS Submissions and Tax:
- EMP 501 bi-annual and annual submissions and reconciliations.
- Attend to preparation for SARS verifications (Income tax, PAYE, VAT & Provisional tax).
- Handle SARS submissions (VAT201, EMP201).
Computer Literacy should include the following:
- QuickBooks
- Simple Pay
- SARS e-Filing.
- Sage Online.
- Excel.

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