Accountant

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial functions in a fast-paced warehousing and distribution environment. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom Accounting degree and have 2-4 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in IFRS and Excel. Join a company that values accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within warehousing or distribution.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis.
• Financial reporting & compliance.
• Assisting with audits and risk management.
• Inventory and cost analysis support.
• Enhancing and maintaining financial controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

BCom Accounting

Job description

Overview

Behind every stocked warehouse is precision, and behind every inch of precision is strong accounting! Are you ready to keep the numbers moving as smoothly as the goods?

Our client is a leader in the warehousing and distribution industry, ensuring that products move seamlessly from storage to shelves. They pride themselves on efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. They’re looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to bring the same focus to their finance function.

In this role, you won’t just be managing numbers, you’ll be providing the clarity, compliance, and financial discipline that keeps operations on track in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Budgeting, forecasting & variance analysis
• Financial reporting & compliance
• Assisting with audits and risk management
• Inventory and cost analysis support
• Enhancing and maintaining financial controls

Qualifications

• Qualification : BCom Accounting (completed articles advantageous)
• Experience : 2–4 years in a similar role, ideally within warehousing or distribution
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Excel
• Analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment