Job Purpose
The Financial Accountant is responsible for executing core financial accounting activities with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and compliance. The role ensures correct cost recognition, intercompany recharges, balance sheet integrity, and timely period close, supporting the delivery of IFRS-compliant, audit-ready financial information.
Qualifications
BCom in Accounting / Financial Accounting
Qualified CA(SA)
Experience
2 - 5 years' experience in financial accounting, audit, or a similar role
Strong understanding of cost allocation and intercompany accounting
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics 365, AX, SAP) and reporting tools
Key Responsibilities
Financial Transaction Accuracy & Cost Allocation
Ensure accurate and complete posting of transactions to the general ledger.
Validate cost allocations to correct accounts, cost centres, and dimensions.
Identify and process intercompany recharges in line with group policies.
Review postings to detect misclassifications, unusual trends, and errors.
Period Close & Journals
Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities per the finance calendar.
Prepare and post journals including accruals, provisions, payroll, FX remeasurements, and reclassifications.
Ensure journals are fully supported, approved, and submitted on time.
Maintain structured templates and audit trails.
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Investigate and clear reconciling items timeously.
Provide clear explanations for movements and aged balances.
Intercompany Accounting & Cross-Charging
Prepare and process intercompany transactions and journals.
Calculate and process monthly intercompany cost recharges using approved drivers.
Perform intercompany reconciliations and resolve timing, pricing, and FX differences.
Upload and validate intercompany balances on group platforms (e.g. VENA).
Prepare intercompany confirmations and audit support schedules.
IFRS & Technical Accounting Support
Support IFRS accounting treatments (e.g. IFRS 16, fixed assets, provisions).
Maintain calculation schedules, roll-forwards, and working papers.
Flag complex or unusual transactions for senior review.
Audit, Controls & Compliance
Prepare audit documentation and manage submission trackers.
Provide first-pass responses to external audit queries.
Support internal audits, control remediation, and IFC attestations.
Ensure adherence to SOPs, policies, and control frameworks.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Support annual and quarterly budgeting processes.
Assist with cash flow forecasting.
Competencies & Skills
Strong financial accounting and reconciliation skills
IFRS knowledge and technical accounting aptitude
Intercompany accounting expertise
High attention to detail and analytical ability
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement
Proficient in ERP systems and Excel
High integrity and accountability