Accountant

Humankind Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Humankind Group is expanding its Finance Department and seeks an Accountant to oversee full-spectrum accounting functions and a Junior Accountant to assist with daily tasks. The positions require detail-oriented individuals with strong accounting foundations, offering career growth within a dynamic team. Successful candidates will contribute significantly to the finance operations across multiple entities.

Benefits

Dynamic team culture

Career growth opportunities

Exposure to multi-entity finance operations

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree (non-negotiable).
• 3-5 years' experience in financial services for Accountant.
• 1-2 years' experience or recent graduate for Junior Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft management accounts.
• Reconcile bank and cashbook transactions in SAGE.
• Assist in daily financial transaction capturing.

Skills

Confidentiality

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication

Education

BCom Accounting degree

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Department : Finance

Location : Sandton

Reporting to : Financial Manager

Are you passionate about numbers, detail-driven, and ready to take the next step in your finance career?

We are expanding our Finance Department and currently have openings for two key positions: Accountant and Junior Accountant.

Whether you're an experienced finance professional or starting your journey in accounting, we'd love to hear from you.

Accountant Overview :

We are seeking a motivated and technically proficient Accountant to oversee full-spectrum accounting functions and ensure tax compliance across multiple entities.

The role requires hands-on experience in financial reporting, audits, and tax submissions, with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and draft management accounts
• Reconcile bank and cashbook transactions in SAGE
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Compile audit working paper files and supporting documentation
• Handle invoice workflows and mailbox management
• Process supplier invoices and manage accounts payable
• Conduct VAT reconciliations and ensure SARS compliance
• Post journal entries and manage the general ledger
• Analyse age analysis reports for receivables and payables
• Act as paylist preparer and releaser for various entities
• Manage SARS-related functions including VAT, EMP, DWT submissions
• Company and pension fund tax returns
• Income and provisional tax filings
• IT3b, IT3c, INS, EMP submissions
• SARS registrations and query resolution

Qualifications & Experience : BCom Accounting degree (non-negotiable), 3–5 years' experience in financial services, experience with SAGE and Excel, familiarity with SARS compliance, SAICA / SAIPA articles (advantageous).

Key Skills : Strong confidentiality and integrity, deadline-driven with analytical problem-solving ability, excellent verbal and written communication, ability to work independently and under pressure.

Junior Accountant Overview :

We are also looking for a proactive Junior Accountant to support our finance team with day-to-day tasks.

This role is ideal for someone with 1–2 years of experience or recent graduates looking to grow their career in accounting.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assist in daily financial transaction capturing and reconciliations
• Support the preparation of management accounts
• Process and reconcile supplier and customer invoices
• Maintain ledgers and assist with VAT reconciliations
• Provide admin support for audits and SARS documentation
• Help process journal entries and maintain accurate records

Qualifications & Experience : BCom Accounting degree or final-year student, 2-3 years' experience in a finance/accounting role (internship or permanent), experience with SAGE and Excel (advantageous).

Key Skills : High attention to detail, eagerness to learn and grow professionally, good organizational and communication skills, ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Why Join Us?

• Dynamic and collaborative team culture
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Exposure to multi-entity finance operations
• A role where your work directly contributes to business success