Financial Accountant (6-Month Contract), Soweto

An exciting 6-month maternity cover opportunity is available for a hands‑on Financial Accountant who can step into a fast‑paced finance environment and make an immediate impact. This role offers excellent exposure across creditors, cash flow forecasting, VAT, reporting, and operational finance functions within a structured corporate environment. You will work closely with the Financial Manager while supporting critical finance processes and ensuring strong internal controls. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys operational accounting, thrives under deadlines, and is looking to gain valuable contract exposure within a dynamic finance team.

Key Responsibilities

Review creditors reconciliations and payment runs

Investigate PPV variances and process invoice adjustments

Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts and Treasury requests

Process credit card transactions and foreign payment documentation

Assist the debtors department where required

Prepare monthly journals and financial reports

Compile and submit Hyperion reports

Prepare VAT returns and assist with ad hoc finance tasks

Ensure compliance with internal controls and finance procedures

Job Experience and Skills Required Education

BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience

Relevant Financial Accounting experience essential

Exposure to operational finance and reporting

Contract or multinational exposure advantageous

Skills

Advanced Excel (non‑negotiable)

SYSPRO advantageous

Hyperion advantageous

Strong reconciliation and reporting skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

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