Accountant

Responsibilities

1. Assist the accounts payable clerk with monthly tasks and manage the clerk.
2. Review and sign creditors reconciliations.
3. Review and approve creditors payments.
4. Check and approve all POs and GRNs.
5. Verify and submit new vendor accounts for approval after verification.
6. Capture and reconcile bank statements daily.
7. Prepare weekly/monthly cash expense forecasts.
8. Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations and payments.
9. Review and approve all travel costs and requisitions.
10. Review and approve payroll claims, coordinating with the payroll team.
11. Maintain a fixed asset register and record relevant transactions.
12. Process journal entries for accurate recording of business transactions.
13. Perform month-end processing.
14. Reconcile monthly payroll to the general ledger.
15. Review and analyze income statement accounts as required.
16. Prepare monthly financial forecasts.
17. Perform expenses and balance sheet reconciliations.
18. Calculate and gather information for monthly BEE spend reporting.
19. Assist in the production of year-end and audit files, including AFS preparation.

Requirements

• Qualification & Requirements
• 5+ years of post-article experience
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct, Business Central, and SAP is advantageous
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written) and Afrikaans
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and deadline-driven
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure within strict deadlines
• Self-motivated, innovative, and proactive

Education

Matric with an Accounting Diploma or Degree; 5+ years of relevant experience; knowledge of Sage Intacct, Business Central, SAP, and intermediate MS Excel skills; strong command of English and Afrikaans; knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Key Skills

Internal Audit, Accounting Tally, General Ledger Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial Statements, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting