Accountant

About the position

A fast-growing group operating in the food production sector is seeking a hands-on and detail-driven Accountant to join its Pretoria-based operation. This role supports the financial operations of a leading meat processing plant, with involvement across the wider group.
Reports to: Group Accountant & Group Shareholder
Working closely with: Business Unit Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and support the full accounting function of the meat processing plant
• Ensure statutory compliance across the group
• Provide accounting assistance across various group companies

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting (Postgrad advantageous but not essential)
• Professional registration with SAIPA/SAICA
• Solid working knowledge of Sage 50C Pastel Partner, Pastel Payroll, and MS Office
• Familiarity with South African tax legislation
• Own reliable transport

Profile of the Ideal Candidate:

• Meticulous, analytical, and deadline-driven
• Shows initiative and resilience under pressure
• Open to learning and eager to develop deep business knowledge
• Strong leadership and support capabilities within an admin/finance team

The salary bracket for the role is around R30 - R35k CTC p/m. Note that it is the client's prerogative, regardless of advertised package, to offer a market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.

Please apply online in the link provided. We do not consider CVs via Whatsapp or email.

Desired Skills:

• accounting
• statutory compliance
• tax
• pastel partner
• pastel payroll
• sage 50c