Financial Accountant, Kempton Park

Location:

Kempton Park, Gauteng Industry:

Manufacturing / Engineering / Transit Employment Type:

Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a

detail-oriented Financial Accountant

to join our finance team in Johannesburg. This role is critical in ensuring

accurate financial reporting under IFRS and US GAAP ,

strong internal controls aligned to SOX , and

effective financial operations

across general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, and compliance.

You will work closely with internal stakeholders, shared services teams, and auditors, playing a key role in month-end close, statutory reporting, and control assurance within a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting&Month-End Close

Prepare and review monthly journal entries in line with IFRS and group accounting policies

Ensure accurate and timely month-end close, including opening and closing of accounting periods

Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items

Support preparation of financial information for management and statutory reporting

Accounts Receivable&Payable

Ensure AR and AP transactions are accurately processed and reconciled to the general ledger

Review and authorize payments in accordance with company approval limits

Process foreign currency revaluations and provisions for doubtful debts

Support expense claim processing and supplier payment accuracy

Fixed Assets&Inventory

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure all assets are capitalized, tagged, and depreciated correctly

Post monthly depreciation journals in line with IAS 16

Monitor inventory transactions and ensure valuation complies with IAS 2

Support periodic stock counts and investigation of inventory variances

Compliance, SOX&Audit

Execute and document control activities in line with SOX requirements

Support quarterly SOX testing and provide audit evidence

Assist with internal and external audit processesIdentify control gaps and support remediation actions

Intercompany&Stakeholder Collaboration

Perform intercompany reconciliations and confirmations

Collaborate with shared services teams (R2R, AR, AP) to ensure quality and accuracy

Engage with operational teams to resolve transactional issues impacting financial reporting

BBBEE&Local Statutory Support

Prepare quarterly BBBEE reconciliations per supplier

Support annual BBBEE verification by providing accurate spend data, NPAT forecasts, and supporting documentation

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a 3-year Diploma in Accounting

3–5 years’ experience in a financial accounting role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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