Accountant

pllp; East London; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid contribution

Provident fund contribution

Job summary

pllp in East London is seeking an experienced Accountant to join the Finance Department. The role covers accounting, reporting, VAT, inter‑company reconciliation, and financial administration, delivering accurate and timely information to support business decisions.

You will prepare journals, manage creditors, VAT returns, Hyperion uploads, annual budgets, and assist with audits, with an emphasis on attention to detail, deadline discipline, and strong IT and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• BCom degree or BTech in Financial Accounting.
• Completed articles.
• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA would be advantageous.
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous.
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills would be advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Commercial accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts.
• Manage foreign creditors and control import documentation.
• Assist with creditors when required.
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns.
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches.
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource.
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements onto Hyperion.
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month.
• Prepare monthly waste reports.
• Prepare treasury schedules.
• Prepare CAPEX submissions.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion.
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and financial duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline oriented

Strong IT skills

Education

BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting

Completed articles

AGA (SA) registration advantageous

CIMA qualification advantageous

Tools

Hyperion

OneSource

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Accountant Location: East London Department: Finance Division: Corrugated Position Overview

Our client is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Accountant to join their Finance Department in East London. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of accounting, reporting, tax, reconciliation and financial administration functions, while supporting the business with accurate and timely financial information.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post standard journals for monthly management accounts
• Manage foreign creditors and control import documentation
• Assist with creditors when required
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
• Confirm inter-company balances with other branches
• Prepare tax packs and upload them onto OneSource
• Prepare SMART packs and upload monthly financial statements onto Hyperion
• Reconcile all ledger accounts using MS Excel by the 10th working day of the new month
• Prepare monthly waste reports
• Prepare treasury schedules
• Prepare CAPEX submissions
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Upload annual budgets and quarterly forecasts onto Hyperion
• Prepare statutory notes on Hyperion
• Perform other ad hoc accounting and financial duties as required

Requirements Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• BCom Degree or BTech in Financial Accounting
• Completed articles
• AGA (SA) registration through SAICA would be advantageous
• CIMA qualification would be advantageous
• Strong IT and MS Excel skills would be advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines
• Commercial accounting experience

Benefits

• Medical aid contribution
• Provident fund contribution