VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT – FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

Introduction

Junior Achievement South Africa is a non-profit organisation that delivers hands-on learning in financial and digital literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship; we inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy.

Vacancy

Suitably qualified and eligible candidates are invited to apply for the vacant permanent Financial Accountant position based at our Johannesburg office.

Duties and Responsibilities

(Shortlisted candidates will be provided with the full job description).

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the key responsibilities for the Financial Accountant role include but are not limited to;

Maintain the general ledger, trial balance and cashbook; oversee day-to-day accounting processes, including transaction processing, month-end adjustments, reconciliations, and accounts payable and receivable

Administer the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries, benefits, statutory deductions, and payroll records

Prepare and submit all statutory and regulatory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT and related submissions) and ensure ongoing compliance with financial legislation and organisational policies

Support the preparation of monthly and annual financial reports, management accounts, and audit documentation

Maintain financial controls, safeguard financial records and assets, and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes

Maintain the asset register and depreciation schedule

Maintain and ensure bank administration and compliance

Maintain accurate and up to date the contracts register

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting or similar finance roles

  • Minimum 3 years’ hands-on payroll administration experience

  • Experience with month-end and year-end close processes and reconciliations

  • Experience using accounting and payroll systems (e.g., Sage or similar)

  • Previous work in the non-governmental and/or not-for-profit sector advantageous

Skills

  • Strong general ledger accounting and reconciliation skills

  • Sound knowledge of payroll administration and statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, VAT)

  • Good financial reporting and numerical analysis capability

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and accounting systems

  • High attention to detail and accuracy

  • Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines

  • Integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgement

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels

  • Strong analytical and problem solving ability

Remuneration

The role is pegged at a total cost to the company salary of R550 000 per annum, inclusive of standard employee benefits.

General

  • All applications should be submitted to recruitment1@jasouthafrica.org on or before Friday, 27 March 2026 with the subject title “Financial Accountant”

  • All applications received after the closing date will not be considered

  • Communication will only be entered into with the shortlisted candidates

  • Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful