Financial Accountant; Temp

Career Opportunity:
Financial Accountant (Temporary Contract)

Job Title:

Financial Accountant
Contract Type:
Fixed-Term Contract (24 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 and timely financial information while supporting management with reporting and technical accounting requirements.

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

• BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Completed Audit Articles (SAICA) (essential).
• CA(SA) qualification advantageous.
• 45 years experience in a financial accounting role (attention: likely typo).
• Exposure to a corporate or industrial environment advantageous.
• 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.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems.
• Payroll system exposure advantageous.

If you are available to start immediately or at short notice and meet the above requirements, please apply:

Email: [Email not specified]
Apply online:
Reference: Temp Financial Accountant Germiston
2026

Should you not hear back from us within 3-5 business days, please deem your application as unsuccessful at this time. Our consultants will reach out should you match any other alternative vacancies.

Monthly salary: R30 000 – R42 000 per month
Annual package: R360 000 – R500 000 per annum