705 Financial Accountant jobs in South Africa

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Job Description

Old Mutual Alternative Investments (OMAI) is one of Africa's leading private alternative investment managers. We have over *ZAR 147.6 B (USD 7.8 B) in assets under management in Infrastructure, Private Equity, Impact Investing, Hybrid Capital and Diversified Credit.

Established in South Africa in 2000, OMAI is one of the first alternative investment managers, inheriting a rich history in the investing space as a member of the Old Mutual Group, with more than 175 years of investing experience in Africa. We aim to deliver consistent, competitive returns to investors, and create a positive, long-term impact in the communities and environment we live and invest in.

The successful Financial Accountant will be responsible for preparing management accounts and reports, providing interpretation of financial data and predictive results. The Financial Accountant will support the Fund Accounting and Operations team with fund administration of various Funds managed by OMAI.

Key Result Areas:

Accountable for the financial reporting and administration of unlisted LP/GP fund structures. Key outputs include:

Financial Reporting

• Control and oversight of the GL for Funds & fund structures
• Preparation of monthly/Quarterly management accounts
• Managing and reporting outstanding debtors and creditors
• Cash management including cash flow forecasts
• Budgeting, forecasting and reporting to management and shareholders
• Fee calculations i.e. management fees, carried interest, participation fees
• Income Tax calculations and returns

• Preparation and review of journals
• Preparation and review of bank reconciliations
• Expense analysis and reporting
• Responsible for audit liaison and preparation of annual financial statements
• Compliance with tax, legislative and statutory requirements
• Respond to reporting requests from external and internal stakeholders
• Growing business and opportunity to streamline processes

• Review Fund Formation Agreements to ensure compliance with reporting obligations
• Instruct processing of transactions (Efront, HiPort)
• Provide financial information for investor communications, including quarterly financial and investor reporting
• Oversight of investor distributions and contribution amounts required
• Preparation of drawdown/distribution notices
• Maintenance of investors capital commitment accounts
• Prepare response to investor queries and adhoc requests
• Compliance with Exchange Control requirements where applicable
• Assist with automation initiatives
• Assist with operating systems upgrade testing and developments
• General support for the operational functions within the team

• CA (SA)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in financial services, preferably in fund accounting
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Exposure to tax and VAT
• Technical knowledge
• Commercial knowledge of asset management/alternative asset classes advantageous
• Experience of GP/LP partnership fund structures beneficial
• Exposure to complex debt instruments beneficial
• Exposure to Unitised fund structures and pricing beneficial

• CA (SA)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience in financial services, preferably in fund accounting
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Exposure to tax and VAT
• Technical knowledge
• Commercial knowledge of asset management/alternative asset classes advantageous
• Experience of GP/LP partnership fund structures beneficial
• Exposure to complex debt instruments beneficial
• Exposure to Unitised fund structures and pricing beneficial

JOB PURPOSE (Fixed Term)

To provide clerical and administrative support regarding general ledger (GL) accounts and assist with the administration of all companies within the SA Fishing Division and related entities. Assist with ad hoc requests from Senior Finance staff.

Prepare and provide accurate documentation and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Key Performance Areas

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Review & post cash book entries for both Rand and CFC accounts; oversee monthly bank account reconciliations for entities in the Sea Harvest Group.
2. Prepare & manage ad hoc EFT payments.
3. Prepare income tax schedules for tax return disclosures for all entities in the Sea Harvest Group.
4. Maintain the Fixed Asset register, working closely with Operations.
5. Handle all tasks related to Fixed Assets including depreciation and W&T calculations.
6. Prepare monthly general journals, including provisions and prepayments.
7. Maintain monthly GL reconciliations, including intercompany recharges.
8. Prepare VAT returns.
9. Perform other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Grade 12 with Mathematics.
• BCom degree with a major in accounting.
• 5+ years’ experience in GL entries, cashbook, and intercompany entries preferred.
• Computer literacy – MS Office, with a high proficiency in MS Excel.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Excellent people skills.
• Innovative, analytical, and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Business understanding.
• Initiative, drive, and energy.
• Ability to adapt and respond to change.

Job Description
We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the business operations team, taking ownership of core finance functions such as accounts receivable and payable, financial systems management, month-end close, client onboarding, and external financial communications. This role is vital in ensuring financial data accuracy, timely reporting, and strong alignment with the company's strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Receivable Lead

• Oversee timely and accurate client invoicing based on signed cost estimates (CEs) and POs received.
• Match payments received to invoices in Xero.
• Manage credit notes and invoice corrections.
• Reconcile bank receipts from clients weekly.
• Debt collection and ensuring open relationships with clients.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with Business Unit Directors and clients in a bespoke and complex environment.

• Maintain, optimize, and troubleshoot Xero accounting software and Zoho CRM.
• Clean and structure financial data and ensure consistency across systems.
• Create and maintain custom dashboards and reports in Zoho CRM.
• Train and onboard new staff on Zoho CRM processes.

• Provide clients with accurate vendor onboarding documentation (banking, tax, and company details).
• Ensure EVG and EVG Publishing are onboarded as suppliers on client systems.

• Allocate invoices and POs accurately in Zoho for reporting and revenue tracking.
• Prepare and send monthly debtor statements to clients.
• Liaise with clients for AP confirmations and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audit requests.

• Prepare the month-end close for the CFO to TB level.
• Ensure accuracy of monthly revenue recognition and retainer reporting.
• Clear bank accounts
• Reconcile revenue-related accounts for month-end reporting.
• Reconcile fixed assets, tax, Intercompany loans, and other accounts.
• Respond to queries from the CFO.
• Liaise with internal teams (External Bookkeeper, Client Services, CGO) to support completeness of financial data.
• Monthly VAT calculations and returns submission.
• Bi-annually assist CFO with Provisional tax estimates and manage the revenue estimates with Business Unit Directors.

• Prepare revenue and debtor analyses for leadership.
• Support due diligence processes across the business with different department heads.
• Respond to ad hoc queries from CFO, CGO, and BUDs (Business Unit Directors).
• Assist in strategic business decisions with financial insights.
• Run internal process to accurately forecast Revenue at February year end for Provisional tax purposes.

• Internal: CGO, Client Service Team, Bookkeeper, OCFO, Departmental Heads.
• External: Clients (Finance/AP Teams), Vendors, Financial Service Providers.

• 3+ years experience in a financial operations or finance lead role
• Experience with cloud-based finance tools (Xero, Zoho, Dext) preferred
• Understanding of financial reporting, tax, and compliance in South Africa
• Experience in the media industry is preferable.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CIMA or SAIPA qualification is preferred.
• Based in Claremont, Cape Town - Hybrid work set up

• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Xero and Zoho CRM
• Process-oriented with the ability to handle high volumes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.

PBT Group has a requirement for a Bookkeeper to provide financial information by maintaining and reconciling accounts and preparing financial reports for business decision-making.

About the role:

• Full accounting function, including processing and preparing monthly accounting records.
• Bank recons, General Ledger and subsidiary ledger reconciliations.
• Processing accounts payable and receivable, including managing the full debtors and creditors function.
• Compiling invoices and monthly customer statements.
• Analysing financial information and explaining variances.
• Calculation and submission of VAT returns, including VAT reconciliations.
• Fixed Asset Registers – Monthly depreciation & the accuracy of maintaining the Fix Asset Registers.
• Intercompany transactions – Interest Calculations & maintaining amortized schedules.
• Liaise with external Auditors.
• Foreign exchange differences – valuation of foreign clients and bank accounts.
• Ad hoc financial and administrative support to employees and the finance team.

About you:

• 8+ years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Must be familiar with doing the books for multiple sites/locations
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in performing all essential duties and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment with a variety of individuals in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization
• High level of energy and the desire to work in a fast-changing working environment
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while managing tight deadlines
• Strong Excel skills, and comfortable with large data volume
• Pastel knowledge and proficiency
• SAGE Evolution (would be advantageous)
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• Valid driver’s license and own transport

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Job Description
Who are we?

Roam Africa is the central team of multiple online marketplace businesses in Africa. We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting.

As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for managing general accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in corporate and statutory reporting, providing technical expertise in IFRS and GAAP and working collaboratively across teams to drive financial excellence.

Some of what will you do?

• Review processing of all bank accounts and credit cards
• Post-month-end journal entries and ensure financial records are accurate and complete.
• Review journal entries posted by junior accountants as a first-level check.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review reconciliations submitted.
• Update and maintain monthly management reports, providing variance analysis.
• Compare budget vs actual costs, investigating and explaining discrepancies.
• Prepare and upload financial files
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.
• Post payroll journal entries and intercompany recharges into Xero.
• Monitor cash balances and ensure liquidity.
• Supervise bank statement uploads and perform the first release on payments below $2.5k.
• Manage supplier settlements, debit orders, and credit card controls.
• Ensure incoming accounts mailbox requests are actioned.
• Track and renew annual and monthly SARB applications as required.
• Ensure timely invoice processing, payments, and receipts.
• Manage debtors' statements and follow up on outstanding collections.
• Review intercompany recharges and oversee financial transactions across subsidiaries.
• Prepare EMP501 schedules and VAT reconciliations for FM review.
• Load EMP201 reports in SARS e-filing and process tax payments.
• Prepare provisional tax calculations for FM review and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation.
• Manage invoice approvals before processing payments.
• Conduct bank reconciliation reviews and assist in developing financial reports and models.

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• SAICA / SAIPA articles are required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Xero).
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS principles.
• Experience with taxation and E-filing.
• Ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide insights.
• Experience in financial modelling and data analysis (advantageous).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to operate in a changing environment.
• Ability to work in a lean team and go beyond the call of duty when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-player mindset.

• Remote work with requirements to go into the office from time to time
• Backing of the international media powerhouse Ringier AG, which allows us to access world-class development resources, shared knowledge and a wealth of international business insights.
• Collaborative & inclusive culture that values teamwork.
• Exposure to high-impact financial projects across multiple regions.

About the job Financial Accountant

JOB TITLE:
Financial Accountant
Focus: Offshore Trusts

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent

COMPANY:

A boutique family office management firm.

LOCATION:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

WORKING MODEL:

Hybrid

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our close-knit team. The ideal candidate will have experience in offshore trust structures and be confident working with Xero. The role combines financial reporting, trust administration, and internal accounting duties. You'll be exposed to a wide variety of tasks and work directly with an experienced executive team, contributing meaningfully to the business's financial operations.

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• Prepare annual financial statements for offshore trusts.
• Draft financials from General Ledger to Trial Balance and complete Annual Financial Statements.
• Administer and manage offshore trusts, including day-to-day operations.
• Maintain accurate monthly internal accounting records for the business using Xero.
• Manage reconciliations, cash flow, and expense tracking for the internal business accounts.
• Assist and support executives with various financial tasks and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with the executive team on ad hoc and strategic financial matters.
• Contribute insight and expertise to help improve processes, reporting accuracy, and financial compliance across the business.

• Offshore trust experience is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero cloud-based accounting software.
• Proficient in drafting financials from GL through to AFS.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Self-motivated with a hands-on attitude, eager to learn and contribute.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with direct access to executives.

• A BCom degree or equivalent accounting qualification is preferred.
• SAIPA qualification is advantageous.
• More important than formal qualifications is a strong desire to grow, learn, and actively contribute to the team's and business's success.

• Minimum 3 years post-article experience.
• At least 3-4 years working with offshore trusts.

• Exposure to international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Understanding of tax considerations related to offshore structures.
• Experience with other financial reporting tools in addition to Xero.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
• Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA)
• 3+ years working experience as a Financial Accountant
• MS Office Suite (Advanced level in Excel - Pivots, vlookups, xlookups etc.)
• Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems (Syspro is preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Good communication skills
• Good time management skills
• Friendly yet assertive personality
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Attention to detail with a flair for accuracy
• Ability to take ownership of tasks
• Experience with both IFRS and IFRS for SMEs

Posted 2024-11-05

Our client is a fast-growing player in the logistics and industrial machinery sector, driving electrification and sustainable solutions across Africa and the Middle East. Operating in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment, they value financial excellence, client service, and innovation.

The Financial Accountant will safeguard financial integrity through accurate reporting, IFRS and statutory compliance, and strong oversight of core finance functions, while providing insights to support strategic decision-making and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger, payables, receivables, and inventory; ensure accounting policies and processes are aligned with best practices.
• Direct budgeting, financial projects, and operational expenses while maintaining strong internal controls.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports; coordinate statutory accounts; ensure IFRS and statutory compliance.
• Maintain relationships with bankers and financial stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
• Oversee receivables, manage fixed assets, and provide audit support with required documentation and analysis.
• Support leadership with financial insights, contribute to business success, and undertake special projects when needed.

• Strong ERP skills (D365 preferred); capable of using financial software and statistical modelling.
• Up-to-date with IFRS and local tax/regulatory requirements.
• Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, while supporting leadership decision-making.
• Strong ability to explain financial insights, analyze budgets, and propose practical solutions.

• Accurate and timely preparation of monthly management accounts and ledger reconciliations.
• Compliance with all statutory deadlines; timely completion of audits and tax filings.
• Maintain an accurate fixed assets register, reconcile inventory, manage receivables within contract terms, and ensure timely invoicing.
• Act as a liaison with other departments and support colleagues effectively.
• Propose continuous improvements to finance processes and systems.

• Degree in Accounting with AGA(SA) , or SAIPA designation.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a financial management or supervisory role.

• R 37,500 - R 46,000 per month CTC, depending on the candidate

We’re looking for a highly skilled Financial Accountant to take charge of full-function accounting up to balance sheet level in a fast-paced, product-driven business. If you thrive on accuracy, excel under pressure, and have forex and costing experience, this could be your next move.

What the role is all about

You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate financial data, managing compliance tasks, and supporting reporting, budgeting, and tax activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting functions up to balance sheet, including the Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports
• Support annual budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Handle foreign creditors, exchange control applications, and forex transactions
• Ensure VAT, income tax, and Companies Act compliance
• Oversee supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and payments
• Manage payroll processes and statutory submissions
• Support the annual audit and enforce internal financial controls