Accountant

Golden Link Talent Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Link Talent Solutions is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join our finance team as a senior accountant. You will maintain accurate general ledger records, manage reconciliations, and support month-end processes, providing insightful financial reporting and variance analysis.

The role requires strong attention to detail, VAT knowledge, and the ability to work independently while mentoring junior accountants and driving process improvements across the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Experience in general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory accounting and gross margin analysis will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of VAT, statutory documentation, and audit processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany entries.
• Manage month-end accounting activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review bank, cash, debtor, creditor, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure reconciling items are resolved timeously.
• Prepare trial balance reviews, financial schedules, and management reporting.
• Analyse actual financial results against budgets, targets, and prior-year figures.
• Reconcile point-of-sale and dispensing system reports against cash-ups, banking, and card settlements.
• Monitor supplier statements, creditor ageing, and outstanding debtor balances.
• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate stock variances, shrinkage, and gross margin movements.
• Prepare VAT and other statutory supporting schedules.
• Assist with audit requirements and ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to Junior Accountants when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.

Skills

General ledger management

Reconciliations

Month-end procedures

Financial reporting

VAT knowledge

Audit processes

Inventory accounting

Gross margin analysis

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to join a finance team, responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, managing reconciliations, and supporting month-end reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate general ledger records and prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany entries.
• Manage month-end accounting activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review bank, cash, debtor, creditor, payroll, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure reconciling items are resolved timeously.
• Prepare trial balance reviews, financial schedules, and management reporting.
• Analyse actual financial results against budgets, targets, and prior-year figures.
• Reconcile point-of-sale and dispensing system reports against cash-ups, banking, and card settlements.
• Monitor supplier statements, creditor ageing, and outstanding debtor balances.
• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate stock variances, shrinkage, and gross margin movements.
• Prepare VAT and other statutory supporting schedules.
• Assist with audit requirements and ensure compliance with financial controls and procedures.
• Provide guidance and support to Junior Accountants when required.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.

Requirements & Skills:

• Experience in general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end procedures.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory accounting and gross margin analysis will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of VAT, statutory documentation, and audit processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and investigate financial discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.