Accountant

Talent Candey; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Candey is assisting a QSR/Retail client in Durban to recruit an Accountant who will provide financial analysis and business insights across multiple entities from head office. The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, and inter‑company accounting.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of accounting experience, ERP exposure (Sage 200), and advanced Excel skills, with advantageous SAIPA/CIMA studies.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• SAIPA / CIMA studies (advantageous).
• 2–5 years' experience as an Accountant or in a similar finance role.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG or QSR environment is advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple entities.
• Strong experience with inter‑company accounts.
• Experience with monthly management reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis.
• Experience using Sage 200 or similar ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.
• Assist with annual budgets and regular forecasts.
• Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Manage financial reporting across approximately 5–6 entities.
• Reconcile and maintain inter‑company accounts.
• Partner with operational managers to provide financial guidance and commercial insights.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Ensure financial information is accurate and submitted within deadlines.
• Assist in improving financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Inter-company accounting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting/Finance

SAIPA / CIMA studies (advantageous)

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accountant - QSR - Newlands East, Durban.

Our reputable QSR / Retail client, is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join their Finance team based at their Head Office in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial analysis and business insights that support strategic decision-making across multiple business entities. Working closely with operational and senior management teams, the Accountant will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and maintaining inter‑company accounts. The role requires a commercially minded finance professional who can independently analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful recommendations that drive business growth.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• - Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• - SAIPA / CIMA studies (advantageous).

Experience

• - 2–5 years' experience as an Accountant or in a similar finance role.
• - Previous experience within a Retail, FMCG or QSR environment is highly advantageous.
• - Experience managing multiple entities.
• - Strong experience with inter-company accounts.
• - Proven experience with:
  • o Monthly management reporting
  • o Variance analysis
  • o Budgeting
  • o Forecasting
  • o Financial analysis
• - Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system.
• - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

• - Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• - Perform detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.
• - Assist with the preparation and management of annual budgets and regular forecasts.
• - Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• - Manage financial reporting across approximately 5–6 business entities.
• - Reconcile and maintain inter‑company accounts.
• - Partner with operational managers to provide financial guidance and commercial insights.
• - Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• - Support month‑end and year‑end reporting processes.
• - Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and submitted within deadlines.
• - Assist in improving financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
• - Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Knowledge & Skills

• - Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• - Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• - High attention to detail and accuracy.
• - Strong organisational and time management skills.
• - Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• - Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• - Ability to interpret financial and operational data and provide meaningful business insights.
• - Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• - Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software.
• - Ability to challenge ideas constructively and influence business decisions.

Personal Attributes

• - Self-motivated and proactive.
• - Results‑driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• - Commercially minded.
• - Strong relationship‑building skills.
• - Professional with high integrity.
• - Able to thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• - Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

• - Own reliable transport.
• - Valid driver's licence.
• - Willingness to travel when required.