Accountant

Cls; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the pharmaceutical sector in Centurion is seeking an experienced Accountant to support financial operations. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Financial Accounting Degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with expertise in Sage software. This role offers a dynamic environment contributing to financial management across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Experience with audits, reconciliations, and internal control processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the financial operations of multiple entities.
• Support Executive Directors with personal income taxes and provisional tax submissions.
• Oversee financial management of several subsidiary entities.

Skills

Intermediate to expert knowledge of Sage Evolution and Pastel Partner (Sage 50c)

Strong analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Afrikaans and English

Education

BCom Financial Accounting Degree

Tools

Draftworx

SimplePay

Job description

Introduction

Our client, a well-established company in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, is seeking a highly skilled Accountant to join their finance team in Centurion.

The successful candidate will support the Financial Manager and Executive Directors in managing multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, statutory compliance, and efficient accounting operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation with a focus on growth, compliance, and operational excellence.

Job Purpose

To assist the Financial Manager in managing the financial operations of multiple entities, provide support to Executive Directors with personal and business tax matters, maintain accurate accounting records, coordinate financial functions across departments, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Minimum education (essential) : BCom Financial Accounting Degree

Minimum applicable experience (years) : Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles

Minimum applicable experience (years) : 3-5 years' experience in a similar accounting role

Required nature of experience

Assisting Financial Manager in a corporate accounting environment

Preparing and reviewing financial statements and management reports

Handling statutory compliance including VAT, PAYE, UIF, and other local taxes

Experience with audits, reconciliations, and internal control processes

Skills and Knowledge (essential)

Intermediate to expert knowledge of Sage Evolution and Pastel Partner (Sage 50c)

Basic knowledge of Draftworx and SimplePay (willingness to learn required)

Understanding of e‑Filing for tax submissions

Strong analytical, organisational, and problem‑solving skills

Other

Proficient in Afrikaans and English

Own transport and license

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Financial Manager and acting as 2IC

Overseeing the full financial and operational management of several subsidiary entities within the group.

Assisting Executive Directors with personal income taxes and provisional tax submissions

Assisting the Financial Manager with posting bank transactions and processing journal entries

Reviewing expenses, payroll records, and capturing payroll data

Coordinating accounting functions and programs

Collaborating with other departments (Dispatch, Receiving, Debtors, Creditors, Legal)

Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts

Preparing and submitting weekly and monthly reports

Assisting with annual audit preparations and resolving audit findings

Maintaining asset register and assisting with stock take audits

Preparing and submitting local tax returns and statutory requirements (VAT, PAYE, UIF, Workman's Compensation, IRP5, IRP6, EMP, etc.)

Preparing budgets, financial analysis, and monthly management reports

Revenue projections and expenditure forecasting

Assisting with annual BBBEE audit preparations

Supervising accounting staff where required

Compiling Annual Financial Statements according to regulatory standards (IFRS, IFRS for SME, IAS)

Providing general assistance to Financial Manager and / or Directors

Any other duties as required from time to time