Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Accountant for a retail client in Pretoria. The ideal candidate will manage full accounting functions, including balance sheet reconciliations and monthly reports. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience, be bilingual in Afrikaans and English, and possess strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Pension

Medical aid

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of working experience.
• Fully bilingual in Afrikaans and English.
• Experience in the retail industry.

Responsibilities

• Full accounting function up to balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monthly management reports and preparation of audit files.
• SARS correspondence and submission of returns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Reference :

JHB-MB-2

Our client in the Retail industry (Pretoria) is in urgent need of an Accountant with a strong Retail background (Understanding inter-branch transactions, stock etc.).

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an independent worker who is task-driven, self-motivated, and proactive.

Responsibilities

1. Full Accounting function up to Balance Sheet reconciliations
2. Monthly Management Reports
3. Monthly preparation of audit file
4. Monthly comparison and reporting based on Budget versus Actuals
5. SARS correspondence, audits, and preparation and submission of returns
6. Maintenance of accounting system allocations, reconciling of General Ledger, Creditors, Debtors, and Fixed Asset register
7. Reviewing and implementation of accounting procedures, standards, and controls
8. Setup of Project accounting, bill of materials, procedures, standards, and controls
9. Bank Reconciliations
10. Petty Cash Reconciliations
11. Cash Ups
12. Weekly Management Meetings
13. Assist with capturing of Stock takes
14. Creditors Reconciliations & Supplier Queries
15. Debtors
16. Ad hoc administration tasks
17. Reporting to Group Financial Director & Financial Manager

Minimum Requirements

1. 3 to 5 Years of Working Experience
2. Relevant qualifications paired with experience
3. Fully bilingual in AFRIKAANS and English
4. Experience in the Retail industry
5. Experience with Intercompany accounts (Inter-branch transactions)

Personality Traits

• Proactive and task-driven
• Passionate, energetic and enthusiastic in learning and applying through creative problem solving
• Strong attention to detail
• High level of curiosity and a resourceful self-starter
• Mindset of continuous improvement
• Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills in support of organizational change
• Flexible team player

Package & Remuneration

Market Related - R 30 - Annually plus Pension and medical aid.