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Financial Accountant - Johannesburg
Position : Financial Accountant - Johannesburg
Financial Accountant (JB5067)Steeledale, JohannesburgR38 000 to R41 000 a monthProvident Fund (Compulsory) Funeral Cover, Medical Aid (Optional)Permanent
A leading South African company specializing in chemical and cleaning equipment solutions for the Industrial, Commercial, Food & Beverage, and Water Treatment sectors is seeking a Financial Accountant to oversee financial operations, compliance, and reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with expertise in general ledger management, financial reporting, inventory control, and process optimization. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between auditors and business functions, ensuring compliance with IAS & IFRS while enhancing financial efficiency
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Asset Management – Maintain and oversee company assets, ensuring accurate financial records
- General Ledger – Manage and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded
- Team Leadership – Guide and mentor finance team members, fostering a high-performance culture
- Inventory Management – Oversee inventory accounting and stock control, ensuring accurate valuation
- Financial Reporting – Prepare detailed financial reports for management and stakeholders
- Process Improvement – Identify and implement efficiencies in financial operations
- Compliance – Ensure adherence to IAS & IFRS standards, playing a key role in financial audits
- Cash Flow Management – Monitor and maintain optimal cash flow levels to support business operations
- Cost & Report Analysis – Conduct cost analyses and financial reports to optimize financial performance
- Financial Administration – Oversee daily financial administration tasks and ensure accuracy
- Audit Coordination – Act as the primary contact for company audits, facilitating communication with auditors
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
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Required profile for job ad : Financial Accountant - Johannesburg
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support financial decision-making
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Previous experience with BAAN ERP is advantageous
- Comprehensive knowledge of IAS & IFRS, as the candidate will serve as the liaison between auditors and business functions
Job criteria for job ad : Financial Accountant - Johannesburg
- Job category : Accounting, controlling, finance
- Industries : Advice, audit, accounting
- Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : Gauteng
- City : Johannesburg
- Experience level : 2 to 5 years - 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school - Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
- Number of Position(s) : 1
- Finance
- Financial Reports
- Asset Management
- IFRS
- Controlling
- Accounting
- Inventory Accounting
- Inventory
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