Accountant

Kontak Recruitment; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Germiston seeks a Senior Accountant to manage transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting. Candidates must have a degree in Accounting and over 5 years of experience in a full-function accounting role. Advanced skills in Pastel Partner and knowledge of South African accounting standards are essential. The role offers a salary of R40,000 to R50,000 CTC per month.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in a full-function accounting role.
• Advanced proficiency in Pastel Partner.
• Familiarity with South African accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Capture daily financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns.
• Produce monthly/quarterly Management Accounts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

VAT management

Cashflow management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Accounting

Tools

Pastel Partner

Job description

Senior Accountant job vacancy in Germiston.

Seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant with 5+ years’ experience to join a busy office in Germiston.

This role is central to managing transactions, reconciliations, VAT, and preparing accurate financial reports that support decision-making.

You will work closely with management and external accountants to ensure compliance and maintain financial efficiency in a growing business.

Salary: R40 000 – R50 000 CTC per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting (essential).
• Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a full function accounting role.
• Advanced proficiency in Pastel Partner (non-negotiable).
• Strong financial reporting, reconciliations, VAT, and cashflow management skills.
• Knowledge of foreign exchange contracts.
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
• Clear communicator, confident liaising with management, clients, and external accountants.
• Familiarity with South African accounting standards and statutory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Transaction & Cashflow Management
• Capture daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments).
• Maintain updated cashflow forecasts and manage cashflow.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoices, vendor bills, and overdue accounts.
• Oversee foreign exchange contracts.
• Compliance & Reporting
• Prepare monthly VAT returns.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Produce monthly/quarterly Management Accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet).
• Provide performance reports against budget and highlight financial trends.
• Maintain organized financial records for audits and tax purposes.
• Support external accountants with audit and tax submissions.