Financial Accountant/Consultant

Recruiter:

The Talent Room

Job Ref:

Tal000015/KT

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, based in Johannesburg, is seeking to hire a Financial Accountant/Consultant.

Location: Johannesburg & Pretoria & Client-Based.

This role requires expertise in VAT, payroll, data capture, debtors and creditors management, and month-end processes, as well as drafting of AFS. Candidate will be required to travel locally (Johannesburg and/or Pretoria) to work on client engagements on-site.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

Data Capture: Accurately capture and record financial data from various sources (bank transactions, supplier invoices, etc)
Reconciliation: Bank and supplier reconciliations
VAT Management: Prepare and submit VAT returns for clients, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
Payroll Processing: Manage payroll operations for clients, including calculating salaries and deductions, and ensuring timely payments.
Debtors and Creditors Management: Monitor and manage accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collections and payments.
Month-End Work: Perform month-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and preparing financial statements.
Client Liaison: Maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs, and providing tailored accounting solutions.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and implement best practices.
Drafting of AFS: Full IFRS & IFRS for SME, Comfortable with roll-forward processes and knows how to do quality self-review, must have excellent knowledge of IFRS.

Requirements:

Grade 12
Bachelor's degree in Accounting AND completed articles
Fluent in Afrikaans
Proven experience as a senior accountant in a practice setting.
Completed Articles
In-depth knowledge of VAT regulations and accounting principles.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, Caseware, Pastel) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience in FULL IFRS AFS drafting on CaseWare.
Works well in teams.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple clients and meet deadlines.
Capable of working unsupervised.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Owns reliable transport.
Willing to travel to clients within Johannesburg/ Pretoria

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