Accountant

About the position

Description / Synopsis:
A prominent international agricultural company is seeking an Accountant to join its Group Finance team based in Rosebank, Johannesburg.


This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accounting professional to gain exposure to a complex multi-entity group environment operating across Africa. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will take ownership of the Ugandan financial portfolio while supporting group reporting, reconciliations, compliance, audit processes and financial governance activities. The role offers a diverse mix of operational accounting, reporting and control responsibilities, making it ideal for someone looking to broaden their experience within a high-performing finance team.


Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification, SAIPA or AGA(SA) qualification preferable
  
  
• Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles preferred
  
  
• 3 years’ post article, or 5 years' post-qualification experience in accounting
  
  
• Experience in accounting for African entities or companies would be a great advantage
  
  
• Experience within a multi-entity or group environment preferable
  
  
• Exposure to VAT, withholding tax and payroll compliance
  
  
• Previous audit exposure
  
  
• Experience using accounting systems, with Sage Evolution advantageous
  
  
• Advanced Excel skills
  
  
• Strong reconciliation and analytical abilities
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate financial processing and transaction recording
  
  
• Maintain cashbooks and perform bank reconciliations
  
  
• Manage intercompany invoicing and reconciliations
  
  
• Maintain fixed asset registers
  
  
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
  
  
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations
  
  
• Perform creditor and debtor reconciliations
  
  
• Confirm and reconcile intercompany balances
  
  
• Maintain audit-ready schedules and supporting documentation
  
  
• Monitor and clear reconciling items and suspense accounts
  
  
• Compile payment packs and support treasury administration activities
  
  
• Assist with statutory reconciliations and compliance tracking
  
  
• Prepare audit files and supporting schedules
  
  
• Liaise with auditors and provide information required during audits
  
  

Soft Skills / Additional Information:

• High attention to detail
  
  
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
  
  
• Organised and deadline-driven
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple entities simultaneously
  
  
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Strong commitment to financial controls and governance
  
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
  
  
• Proactive and solutions-oriented approach to work
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Accounting
• Analytical
• C
• Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Reconciliation

About The Employer:

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