Accountant

Lusaphops; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent mining company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Accountant on a fixed-term contract. The role involves preparing financial reports, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting or financial reporting.
• Experience in the mining or industrial sector is preferable.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with policies.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditure effectively.
• Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation.

Skills

General ledger management

Financial reporting

Budget management

Accounting compliance

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Overview

Our client in the mining industry is seeking an Accountant (Fixed Term Contract) to prepare accurate financial reports, ensure compliance with statutory and company policies, monitor budgets, and support decision‑making through detailed financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Implement the unit operations plan, monitor daily execution, and track performance against targets.
• Prepare and maintain the general ledger, perform reconciliations, process journals, and complete month‑end reporting accurately and on time.
• Manage budgets, monitor expenditure, and ensure financial compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Handle fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, acquisitions / disposals, and CWIP tracking.
• Oversee inventory processing, asset settlements, and related financial reporting.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate documentation and addressing queries.
• Identify process gaps and propose improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure adherence to SHE standards, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including service providers.
• Support recruitment, supervise staff performance, foster development, and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in accounting or financial reporting, preferably in the mining or industrial sector.
• Proven experience in general ledger management, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and month‑end reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, regulatory, and statutory financial requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar.