This financial services group is seeking an experienced, dependable Financial Accountant to manage day-to-day financial administration across multiple entities The role requires someone who works independently, takes ownership of the finance function, meets deadlines confidently, and maintains a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate will have extensive financial accounting or bookkeeping experience and be able to manage the accounting function through to trial balance with minimal supervision. Minimum Requirements BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting, BAcc or equivalent accounting qualification Completed their SAICA or SAIPA articles (Advantageous) Minimum 5 years'' bookkeeping/accounting experience Sound understanding of accounting principles Experience preparing financial statements/management accounts Exposure to VAT, payroll, taxation and audits Experience working with multiple companies/entities will be advantageous Experience with Sage 50/Pastel Partner Experience with CaseWare/Draftworx (Advantageous) Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Ideally reside close or within Centurion, Gauteng Region Working Hours: 08h00 - 16h00 (Mon - Thursday) | Wednesday's Remote & Friday's 08h00 - 13h00 Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting Prepare and process monthly journals Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations Maintain the fixed asset register Assist with month-end and year-end close processes Assist in preparing management accounts Tax & Compliance Prepare VAT reconciliations and assist with VAT submissions Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and other SARS submissions Prepare supporting schedules for tax and audit purposes Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies Accounts Receivable & Payable Prepare customer and supplier reconciliations Review outstanding debtors and creditors Assist with debt collection on arrear debtors Assist with payment preparations Allocate receipts and payments Reporting & Finance Support Assist with daily cash flow updates Assist with monthly reconciliations and reports Compile audit files and supporting documentation Assist management with financial analysis and ad hoc projects