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🌟Financial Accountant 🌟

Job Category: Accounting Finance
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Durban

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for precision, reporting, and compliance?

Our client, a large, well established manufacturing company, is looking for a Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team. In this full-time role, you’ll take ownership of key financial processes including reporting, budgeting support, statutory compliance, and audit preparation.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong IFRS knowledge, sharp analytical skills, and a proactive mindset. If you thrive in a structured environment, enjoy solving complex problems, and love being part of a team that drives financial excellence – we want to hear from you.


WHAT YOU WILL DO

🔹 Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow)
🔹 Ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and other statutory requirements
🔹 Maintain the general ledger, fixed asset register, and perform key reconciliations
🔹 Support monthly management accounts, board packs, and variance analysis
🔹 Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts
🔹 Perform detailed variance analysis and provide insightful commentary
🔹 Support product costing, stock valuations, and operations analysis (factory and retail)
🔹 Prepare cash flow forecasts and reconcile daily cash transactions
🔹 Assist with tax computations, VAT returns, and SARS submissions
🔹 Liaise with auditors and prepare audit support documentation
🔹 Support payroll reconciliations, journals, and compliance (SARS, UIF, etc.)
🔹 Ensure strong financial controls and contribute to internal process improvements
🔹 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve finance-related queries
🔹 Identify opportunities to streamline systems, automate processes, and improve reporting
🔹 Support documentation of accounting policies and internal controls


WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (with Honours and completed articles)
✅ Professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent) preferred
✅ 3–5 years’ experience in financial accounting or a similar role
✅ Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African tax regulations
✅ Experience in manufacturing or retail industries is an advantage
✅ Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
✅ Confident handling audits and statutory submissions
✅ Comfortable working under pressure and managing multiple priorities


If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career – this role offers the chance to make a measurable impact while growing within a supportive and professional environment.

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