Financial Accountant Western Cape

Lesaka Technologies is actively recruiting for a Financial Accountant position in Western Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Western Cape

Financial professionals like Financial Accountant are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Financial Accountant position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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The Financial Accountant supports accurate, timely financial reporting for the Merchant business. The role is responsible for core month-end activities, reconciliations, statutory and internal control support, and continuous improvement of finance processes and systems.

Key Responsibility Areas

Financial Reporting & Month-End

Assist with the preparation of month-end management accounts and supporting reports. Prepare and process month-end journals. Complete monthly and ad hoc balance sheet reconciliations. Perform monthly stock reconciliations, investigate variances, and process approved write-offs. Review monthly VAT calculations and reconciliations. Assist with B-BBEE procurement-spend reconciliations and related information requests. Prepare monthly intercompany transaction and balance schedules. Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation journals.

Budgets, Forecasts & Financial Analysis

Provide information for budgets and quarterly forecasts and assist with their preparation. Perform ad hoc data and cost analysis. Provide information required to update the Anaplan reporting and consolidation tool.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

Support external auditors with statutory audit requests and the preparation of annual financial statements. Support internal auditors with annual SOX audits and ad hoc internal-control reviews. Promote adherence to cross-functional processes to ensure financial information is accurate and complete. Support the Finance and SOX Compliance teams in strengthening internal controls and implementing remediation where weaknesses are identified. Maintain finance policies and procedure documentation for internal and external audit purposes.

Systems, Processes & Projects

Partner with software development teams on new products and the appropriate accounting treatment in line with revenue-recognition policies. Assist with the implementation of the Microsoft Dynamics ERP system. Contribute to medium- and long-term projects that improve accounting processes and systems. Undertake other ad hoc projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

BCom Accounting degree. Completed three years of SAICA articles.

Skills & Attributes

Strong risk-analysis and internal-control mindset. Advanced Microsoft Excel capability, including lookup functions and pivot tables. Collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across departments. High attention to detail and a meticulous working style. Ability to work under pressure and consistently meet deadlines. Strong aptitude for reconciliations, investigation, and problem-solving.

Closing Date 01 September 2026