Accountant

Tetra Pak; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food processing company in Johannesburg is looking for an Accounting Expert/Accountant to manage financial reporting and collaborate with service providers. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 3-5 years of financial accounting experience. This temporary role offers opportunities for development within a diverse team.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Market competitive compensation

Opportunities for development and training

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of financial accounting experience in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Strong collaboration with service providers and coworkers.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Prepare local tax returns and maintain financial accounts.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Attention to detail

Collaboration skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

We are looking for an Accounting Expert/Accountant to work within our FSM Group Financial Control & Finance Operations department. This position requires you to provide accurate information for financial reporting and have good understanding of processes within own area of responsibility. Our preferred candidate works independently within established procedures and practices. The ideal candidate will be a strong liaison between Accounting and Shared Services and will have strong leadership skills with attention to detail. This is a temporary role based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What you will do

• Strong collaboration with our share service provider among hub and outsourcing company
• Cooperation with PTP (Purchase to Pay) daily basis.
• Cooperation with RTR (Record to Report) on monthly, quarterly and yearly closing steps
• Re-billing of services
• Maintaining, reconciling, and assisting balance sheet and profit & loss accounts.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations
• Preparing local tax returns
• Implementing and maintaining best practices and control framework requirements of the relevant process
• Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
• Working on process improvement related KPIs
• Performing other accounting duties and supporting as required or assigned

We believe you have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required
• 3-5 years of financial accounting experience

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

Apply Now

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at jobs.tetrapak.com/.

This job posting expires on 23 September 2025.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.