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Career Opportunity: Financial Accountant at Watu Credit (Johannesburg, South Africa)

 

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Watu, a leading asset-financing fintech company across Africa, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Position Overview

  • Job Title: Financial Accountant
  • Employer: Watu
  • Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Industry: Fintech / Microfinance / Financial Services
  • Employment Status: Full-Time
  • Experience Level: Experienced (4+ Years)
  • Salary: Competitive salary
  • Posted Date: October 14, 2026
  • Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

Job Summary

The Financial Accountant will manage and maintain financial records, general ledger accounts, and financial statements. The role focuses on executing month-end, quarterly, and year-end closing activities, reviewing vendor invoices in ERP systems, conducting financial variance analysis, and managing treasury payments (both domestic and foreign).

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting & Statements: Prepare and present full financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
  • Financial Closing & Reconciliations: Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities and reconcile discrepancies across ledger accounts.
  • Financial Analysis & Budgeting: Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and growth opportunities to support decision-making, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Treasury & Vendor Management: Review and process vendor invoices with high numerical accuracy in the ERP system, managing domestic and foreign treasury payments.
  • Compliance & Policies: Develop and implement financial policies while ensuring full adherence to accounting standards, tax laws, and reporting requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, procedures, and tax regulations.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
    • Practical knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems is preferred.
  • Preferred Experience: Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), financial modeling, and forecasting.
  • Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detail.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications directly through the official recruitment portal:

👉 Click Here to Apply via Watu ApplyToJob Portal

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