Financial Accountant (Temp) Job at Hire Resolve

• An established organisation based in Germiston, Gauteng is seeking a Temporary Financial Accountant to support its finance function during a defined project period. This role requires a hands-on accounting professional who can take ownership of reporting, compliance, and financial analysis in a structured corporate environment.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate, timely financial information while supporting management with reporting and technical accounting requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts.
• Ensure correct recording and tax treatment of financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records within the accounting system.
• Perform expense analysis and investigate variances.
• Manage fixed assets and related reconciliations.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and South African tax legislation.
• Adhere to internal control frameworks and financial governance.
• Support audit-related queries and ad hoc technical accounting matters.

Analysis & Support

• Perform management accounting and data analysis.
• Respond to ad hoc reporting and technical accounting queries.
• Support the Finance Manager with project-based finance requirements.

Minimum Requirements
Qualification:

• BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• Completed Audit Articles (SAICA) (essential)
• CA(SA) qualification advantageous

Experience:

• 4–5 years’ experience in a financial accounting role
• Exposure to a corporate or industrial environment advantageous

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS and taxation)
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Valid driver’s license

Systems:

• Experience with ERP and accounting systems
• Payroll system exposure advantageous