Accountant

COREcruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international logistics firm based in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee financial operations including creditors, billing, and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in logistics or hospitality. This role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in Excel, with the added benefit of experience in SAP or Navision. The salary is up to R50000 ctc.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in operational accounting / finance, preferably in logistics, hospitality, or tourism industries.
• Strong experience in creditors, billing, & collections processes.
• Exposure to procurement & cost-saving projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy & timeliness of financial processes including creditors, billing, collections.
• Assist the Finance Manager with special projects, such as business cases and cost-saving strategies.
• Manage month-end reporting and procurement.

Skills

Financial Operations & Accounting

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Part-qualified / qualified professional accountant (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP / Navision)

Job description

Overview

New opportunity for an Accountant experienced in operational accounting or finance, within logistics, hospitality, or tourism industries to join this leading international business based at their Johannesburg hub.

As Accountant you’ll serve as the key finance member, responsible for ensuring the accuracy & timeliness of financial processes including creditors, billing, collections, month-end reporting, procurement, cost-saving initiatives & budgeting.

This position would suit an Accountant with a strong sense of ownership & accountability, highly adaptable to changing priorities, with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Accounting
• Month-End & Reporting
• Procurement & Cost Control
• Operational Support
• Assist the Finance Manager with special projects, including business cases, capital projects, and cost-saving strategies

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Part-qualified / qualified professional accountant (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA) advantageous
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting / ERP systems (SAP / Navision experience advantageous)

Experience

• 2 years’ experience in operational accounting / finance, preferably in logistics, hospitality, or tourism industries
• Strong experience in creditors, billing, & collections processes
• Exposure to procurement & cost-saving projects
• Month-end close & reporting experience essential
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel to operational sites

Salary : Up to R50000 ctc