We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to manage the full spectrum of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general accounting functions across multiple entities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial processing, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting reporting, compliance, and audit requirements. This role requires a hands-on individual with strong technical accounting skills, excellent organizational ability, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable (Debtors)

Process and allocate customer receipts across multiple bank accounts.
Maintain and monitor customer age analysis and follow up on outstanding balances.
Prepare and process sales invoices, including export invoices, and ensure accurate pricing aligned with contractual agreements.
Perform customer reconciliations and distribute statements.
Process credit notes and reconcile customer accounts.
Manage customer account creation, updates, credit limits, and account holds.
Verify export transactions, including incoming funds and Pro Forma Invoices (PFIs).
Liaise with account managers and senior stakeholders regarding customer accounts.
Participate in monthly debtors’ review meetings.
Review intercompany transactions and logistics worksheets.
Process and reconcile cash sales transactions.

Accounts Payable (Creditors)

Process supplier invoices and selected purchase orders within the general ledger.
Maintain supplier age analysis and manage payment schedules.
Reconcile supplier accounts and prepare reconciliations for approval.
Ensure accurate VAT treatment on all supplier invoices.
Process utility accounts and other recurring expenses.
Review COD supplier accounts to ensure timely processing.
Create and maintain supplier records, including onboarding and credit applications.
Verify payments and ensure correct allocations.

General Accounting & Administration

Process petty cash and manage operational floats.
Prepare and post general journals and maintain intercompany loan accounts.
Assist with drafting service level agreements and rental contracts.
Handle insurance claims and maintain related documentation.
Support compliance activities, including CIPC filings and statutory requirements.
Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and filing.
Liaise with service providers and support general administrative functions.
Manage office-related administration, including stationery and printing.
Complete statutory surveys and provide regulatory information as required.

Banking & Reconciliations

Process bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations across multiple entities.
Ensure accurate and timely allocation of all financial transactions.

Annual & Reporting Responsibilities

Assist with budgeting processes, including sales and trading accounts.
Maintain annual schedules for sales, royalties, and rebates.
Calculate and process provisions, including bad debts.
Support audit processes, including B-BBEE requirements and year-end reporting.
Prepare audit files and assist with financial year-end close procedures.