Financial Accountant (Temp)

About the position

Career Opportunity: Financial Accountant (Temporary Contract)Job Title: Financial Accountant
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (2–4 Months)
Location: Germiston, Gauteng
Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Industrial Services
Reports To: Finance Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: R30 000 – R42 000 per month (dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced Financial Accountant available immediately or at short notice for a fixed-term contract?

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 ResponsibilitiesFinancial 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 RequirementsQualification:

• 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
  
  

How to ApplyIf you are available to start immediately or at short notice and meet the above requirements:

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