Financial Accountant

Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing statutory compliance,

maintaining general ledger integrity, and providing critical financial insights. This role

supports effective decision-making by delivering high-quality financial data in adherence to

organisational and regulatory standards.

Key Performance Areas:

Local and International Financial Reporting Accurate data capturing of daily adhoc orders and payments.

Preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.

Management of general ledger and reconciliation processes.

Adhoc reporting requests.

Accounts Receivable and Pharmacy Management

Management of Accounts receivable (invoicing).

Intercompany invoicing

Pharmacy payment reconciliations weekly.

Compliance and Governance

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. tax filings, audits,

secretarial, etc.).

Liaise with external auditors.

Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Withholding tax schedule – 6QUAT.

Internal audits.

Insurance management.

Assist with BBBEE reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Assist in budget preparation and forecasting.

Monitor actual vs. budget/forecasted performance.

Monthly variance analysis. Tax Management

Ensure accurate tax computation and filings.

Keep updated with regulatory changes impacting taxation.

Finance Administration, Analysis and Insights

Daily Cash management and bank reconciliations bi-monthly.

Liaise with Banks.

Bank reconciliations bi-monthly.

Monthly Shareholder statements and interest calculations.

Provide insights into financial trends and risks.

Support decision-making with data-driven recommendations.

Support decision-making with data-driven recommendations.

Assist with finance projects.

Supervisory

Supervise Finance Clerk

Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with other departments to streamline financial processes.

Present financial updates to stakeholders.

Skills and Experience required

3-5 years of experience in financial accounting or auditing.

Daily cash management and bank reconciliations bi-monthly.

Preparation of accurate and timely management accounts monthly, including

variance analysis (Revenue, Balance Sheet and Cashflow sheets).

Reconciliation of relevant General Ledger accounts monthly.

Accounts receivable invoicing, intercompany invoicing and weekly pharmacy

payment reconciliations.

Asset register maintenance and depreciation runs monthly.

Annual Budgeting and Forecasting.

Exposure to external audits and internal control improvements.

Experience in vat and tax.

Experience in financial systems and tools

Supervision of staff (advantageous).

Article experience (advantageous)

Exposure to financial analysis and internal controls improvement.Benefits

Provident fund, GL Cover and Funeral cover

Discretionary Leave - extra leave between February and November

Payment of annual SAICA/CIMA/SAIPA membership fees

Recruitment will be done as per the Company EE plan