Financial Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to
join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for
managing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting,
maintaining strong financial controls, and leading a small finance team. This
role requires a hands -on professional with strong technical accounting
knowledge, excellent problem -solving abilities, and a proactive approach to
meeting deadlines and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Month -End

• Prepare all month -end journals, including but not limited
  to: Sales and cost of sales, Petty cash, Opening and closing stock, Stock
  losses, Gross profit reasonability reviews, Courier charges, Rental and
  utilities, Bank charges, Depreciation, Prepayments, Accruals and reversals, Workmen's
  compensation accruals, Pre -operating cost reallocations, Lay -by sales, Salaries
  and payroll journals, Management fee allocations.
  
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and schedules.
  
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations.
  
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, including
  depreciation calculations.
  
• Assist with cash flow planning and payment management.
  

Accounts Payable, Banking & Administration

• Review creditor reconciliations.
  
• Check daily, monthly, and rental payments.
  
• Load confidential and foreign currency payments.
  
• Investigate and resolve banking queries.
  
• Manage banking administration, including credit card queries
  and banking portal maintenance.
  
• Oversee payment processing and ensure financial controls are
  maintained.
  

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and analyse monthly reports, including: Store/business
  performance analysis, Year -to -date and rolling performance reviews, Payment
  analysis, Supplier reporting, Cost allocations, Transport and operational cost
  analysis, Expense reporting.
  
• Analyse financial information and identify trends, risks,
  and opportunities.
  
• Complete ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as
  required.
  
  

Process Improvement

• Identify accounting challenges and implement practical
  solutions.
  
• Assist in streamlining finance processes to improve
  efficiency and accuracy.
  
• Proactively identify issues that could impact reporting
  deadlines and communicate them timeously.
  

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage and support direct reports within the Finance team.
  
• Monitor performance and address performance concerns
  professionally.
  
• Confidently manage difficult conversations and resolve
  conflict where necessary.
  
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and
  continuous improvement.
  

Requirements

• BCom Accounting Degree (essential).
  
• Completed articles will be advantageous but are not
  essential.
  
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar Financial
  Accountant role.
  
• Strong experience with: Balance sheet reconciliations, Fixed
  asset register management, General ledger accounting, Month -end reporting, Creditors,
  Banking, Financial administration.
  
• Experience identifying accounting issues and implementing
  effective solutions.
  
• Leadership experience managing finance staff is essential.
  
• Experience in retail, manufacturing, FMCG, or similar
  industries will be considered.