Accountant

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; East London; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in East London, South Africa is seeking an experienced accountant to perform full accounting functions up to Trial Balance and manage HR processes. The candidate must have an Accounting Degree/Diploma, with 5+ years of experience in accounting and strong ERP system proficiency. Duties include managing debt collections, payroll processing, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Strong communication skills and fluency in English and Afrikaans are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting; 10 years practical experience for graduates.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform full accounting functions up to Trial Balance.
• Manage the debtors collection process.
• HR Administration including onboarding and performance appraisal.

Skills

Accounting Degree / Diploma

5+ years accounting experience

ERP Financial System experience

Advanced Excel and MS Office skills

Fluent in English and Afrikaans

Education

Accounting Degree / Diploma

Job description

Minimum requirements

• Accounting Degree / Diploma
• A minimum of 5 years experience in accounting is required for graduates; alternatively, 10 years of practical experience is required.
• ERP Financial System experience.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs and pivot tables).

Personality Traits

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• High level of confidentiality.
• Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.

Duties and responsibilities

• Perform full accounting functions up to Trial Balance, covering all areas of accounting, and not only a particular part of finance.
• Manage the debtors collection process.
• Oversee project accounting.
• Perform reconciliations and checks.
• Liaise with external auditors.
• Manage banking.
• HR Administration: Manage HR processes, including sourcing new personnel, onboarding, disciplinary actions, training, resignations, retirements, and performance appraisal.
• Provide support to employees and management on HR policy and processes.
• Process monthly payroll and reconciliations.
• Report to Group HR Officer.
• General: Manage the processes needed to compile a BBBEE scorecard.
• Ensure compliance with submissions to DoL, Seta, and general labour law.
• Perform general office administration tasks, including petty cash and travel arrangements, as required.
• Provide information for the submission of tenders.
• Provide general administrative support to the Office.