Financial Accountant

About the position

Are you an experienced accountant with a passion for precision and teamwork? Join our dynamic team. We are seeking a Financial Accountant who can handle a variety of accounting tasks and support our finance manager.

• BCom(Acc), BAcc, CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, CGISA (with Accounting subjects), or other recognized accounting degree/qualification


• At least 5 years of accounting experience


• Proficiency with Excel, MS Word, and a recognized accounting package (Sage Evolution is an advantage)

Skills and Attributes:

• Attention to detail with the ability to plan and organize effectively


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels with tact and diplomacy


• High level of work ethic and integrity


• Strong customer service ethic


• Ability to use initiative and work without supervision

• Manage cashbooks, bank reconciliations, and deposit allocations


• Invoice students, members, and the public


• Assist with trial balances, annual financial statements, and management accounts


• Support the external audit process


• Compile departmental budgets


• Perform VAT calculations, reconciliations, submissions, and payments


• Schedule examiner and contractor payments


• Maintain and update the suppliers list


• Oversee BBBEE certification process


• Manage contracts and relationships with external service providers


• Process payments and debit orders on Standard Bank’s business online platform


• Complete and submit vendor forms


• Communicate with stakeholders and respond to financial queries


• Provide support to the finance manager in all finance-related tasks

Desired Skills:

• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Spreadsheet software
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Listening
• Tax preparation software
• Accounting Software