Financial Accountant needed at Outsourced CFO

Job Description

• Our client is a leading transport management company operating across Africa, specializing in logistics solutions for blue-chip clients.  With a group structure comprising over 10 entities, they are seeking a Financial Accountant to manage high-level financial reporting and compliance.  Reporting directly to the CEO/CFO, the role focuses on monthly management accounts, statutory compliance, tax, budgeting, and audit preparation — with no responsibility for debtors, creditors, or junior staff.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong self-starter looking to grow into a Senior Financial Accountant or FM role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts for all group entities
• Compile and review financial statements in Draftworx for audit
• Maintain compliance with Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, COID, BBBEE, and CIPC returns
• Oversee fixed asset registers and prepare weekly/monthly commission and sales reports
• Conduct reconciliations, tax planning, and manage annual budgets
• Collaborate on Skills Development and Employment Equity Reporting
• Provide insights and flag discrepancies directly to the CEO
• Maintain high standards of financial data accuracy, security, and reporting

Requirements
Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or related field (BCom or similar)
• Completed SAIPA Articles (or due for completion by Dec 2024)
• Solid experience in technical accounting and statutory reporting (not audit-focused)
• Prior experience preparing reviews for auditors
• Advantageous: Familiarity with Sage Evolution, Pastel Payroll, Draftworx, and Winfreight TMS (training provided)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• Able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Highly organized, with attention to detail and excellent time management
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable in a structured, administrative office environment

Benefits

• Based at head office – no travel to warehouses required
• Private office setup, standard hours 8:00–17:00 (or 7:30–16:30)
• Birthday leave, wellness half-days on Fridays (performance-based), and monthly performance bonuses (instead of annual)