About the position
?? Boksburg
A well-established organisation is seeking a motivated and experienced Accountant to join their finance team. Reporting to the Group CFO and CEO, this role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the financial accounting function in line with best practice, company policies, and legislative requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven finance professional who thrives in a structured yet dynamic environment and enjoys both operational and reporting responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, SDL, COIDA)
- Manage cashbook administration
- Maintain and review the General Ledger, accruals, and control accounts
- Manage debtors’ books across a group of companies
- Perform supplier reconciliations and review payments prior to release
- Prepare monthly journals and financial month-end packs
- Review and authorise Forex differences
- Ensure alignment of contractual payments with budgets and forecasts
- Monitor and control costs and budget commitments
- Manage cost control workflows and reporting
- Ensure accurate accruals and work-in-progress reporting
- Provide detailed variance analysis between budgets, commitments, and actuals
- Support continuous improvement of financial reporting processes
- Ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and IFRS requirements
- Identify risks, resolve issues, and contribute to effective decision-making
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- BCom Accounting (essential)
- SAIPA accreditation (essential)
- 3–5 years’ relevant financial experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP, IFRS, and financial legislation
- Experience with budgeting and financial reporting processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
- Experience with financial systems such as Sage, BPO, or EVO
- Solid understanding of financial accounting and treasury functions
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Behavioural Attributes
- Decisive and confident, with the ability to engage at executive level
- Professional maturity and accountability
- Strong conflict management and resolution skills
- Proactive, driven, and results-oriented
- High levels of integrity and reliability
If you are a detail-oriented finance professional looking to grow your career in a challenging and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply.
Apply now!
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Desired Skills:
- accountant
- finance accountant
- SAIPA
- SAICA
