SUMMARY:
Are you a qualified finance professional eager to join a dynamic and expanding company? This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build a strong foundation in a fast-paced, high-growth environment within the Financial Services sector.
POSITION INFO:
Our client, a rapidly growing financial and technology company with operations across Southern and East Africa, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their South African team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supporting audits, and maintaining compliance with IFRS and local regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process accounting transactions and manage month-end close-offs.
- Maintain trial balances in line with IFRS and group accounting policies.
- Assist with internal and external audits, including VAT, Income Tax, and Provisional Tax submissions.
- Accurately classify VAT transactions and maintain tax computations.
- Oversee supplier invoices, payments, reconciliations, and intercompany accounts.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and petty cash reports.
- Manage the fixed asset register and related depreciation schedules.
- Perform bank reconciliations and file VAT201 returns.
- Oversee salary journals and reconcile salary control accounts (EMP201).
- Ensure financial data alignment between the accounting and loan management systems.
- Support group accountants and financial managers with ad hoc requests.
- Prepare statutory submissions for the NCR and other regulatory bodies.
Qualifications & Experience:- BCom or Honours degree in Accounting or Financial Accounting.
- Completed SAIPA or SAICA training contract with registration as a SAIPA/AGA(SA)/CIMA/CA(SA)
- 4–6 years of post-articles experience
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and Tax principles.
- Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets; experience with Xero is advantageous.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing financial services company that combines technology and
finance to make a meaningful impact across Africa. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals, gain exposure to multiple jurisdictions, and develop your career in a supportive, high-performance environment.
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Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
