Job title: Financial Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Johannesburg, North
Job published: 04/08/2025
Job ID: 63930

Job Description

Are you a newly qualified CA(SA) looking to move out of audit and into an exciting pan-African finance group?

We're hiring a Financial Accountant to join a dynamic, fast-scaling financial services team with operations across Africa. This is your chance to gain hands on accounting experience and be part of an ambitious growth journey, with strong leadership, bold plans, and a hands-on team culture.

 

What this role is all about:

As Financial Accountant, you'll play a central role in driving financial operations, reporting, and forecasting across the group. From automation and audits to modelling and budgeting, you’ll support smarter decision-making and help shape the group’s financial strategy.

 

Key responsibilities:

  • Coordinate accounting processes and ensure reporting accuracy
  • Prepare financial reports, models, and forecasts
  • Assist in budget planning and performance monitoring
  • Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts
  • Support audits, compliance, and tax submissions
  • Identify process improvements and use AI tools to enhance efficiency
  • Contribute to ongoing digital innovation in the finance function

 

What we’re looking for:

  • Registered or eligible to register CA(SA)
  • Newly qualified or up to one year post-articles experience
  • Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Interest in financial technology and automation
  • Resilient, proactive, and excited by the challenges of operating in emerging markets

 

Further details:

  • Join a future-focused team with strong growth ambitions
  • Exposure to cross-border financial operations in Africa
  • Culture of high standards, ownership, and innovation
  • Office-based role in Illovo, Johannesburg — Monday to Friday

 

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch — follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.