Accountant

Smith Garb and Associates CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a passionate Senior Accountant. You will manage core accounting functions, from reconciliations to compliance, ensuring accuracy and producing management accounts. Ideal candidates have a B.Com. in Accounting and previous experience in financial roles. Join a dynamic team where your skills help drive business growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a financial accounting role.
• A structured, detail-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing daily reconciliations and payments.
• Managing VAT submissions and handling SARS queries.
• Producing monthly management accounts and performance reports.
• Contributing to policies, procedures, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong reconciliation and reporting skills

Solid knowledge of Excel

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

B.Com. in Accounting (or equivalent)

Tools

Sage (or similar systems)

Job description

Senior Accountant – Northern Suburbs

If spreadsheets, reconciliations, and month-end close bring you a sense of satisfaction, you may have just found your professional home. We’re looking for an Accountant who doesn’t see this as “just a job,” but as their craft and passion.

About Our Client

A company transforming the insurance industry by leading with values: humanity, simplicity, and compassion. Their Finance Department is at the heart of that promise — not only keeping the numbers right, but enabling decisions that drive growth, trust, and long-term sustainability.

FULLY BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND AFRIKAANS (NATURE OF CLIENTS)

What You’ll Do

This is not a role where you sit on the sidelines. Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, you’ll take full ownership of core accounting functions, from reconciliations and cashbooks to VAT and payroll compliance. You’ll be the one ensuring accuracy, keeping systems aligned, and producing the management accounts that leaders rely on to steer the business.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing daily reconciliations and payments
• Managing VAT submissions and handling SARS queries
• Keeping payroll compliant and accurate
• Maintaining general ledger and accounting systems integrity
• Producing monthly management accounts and performance reports
• Supporting the finance team during audits
• Contributing to policies, procedures, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• A B.Com. in Accounting (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a financial accounting role
• Strong reconciliation and reporting skills
• Solid knowledge of Excel and exposure to Sage (or similar systems)
• A structured, detail-oriented approach with a solutions mindset

Who You Are

• You take pride in getting the details right
• You enjoy bringing order and clarity to complex financial information
• You’re proactive, dependable, and find satisfaction in completing the cycle from start to finish
• You’re a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment

Why This Role?

Because it’s more than “doing the books.” It’s about applying your accounting skills where they make a difference — supporting decisions, building trust, and helping a business grow responsibly.

If accounting is your passion and Sandton / Bryanston is within your reach, we’d love to hear from you.