Accountant

Tetra Pak processing and packaging solutions for food and beverages; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global packaging firm is seeking an Accounting Expert / Accountant in Johannesburg. The role includes providing accurate financial reporting and collaboration with shared services. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. They offer competitive compensation, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunities for development and training

Market competitive compensation

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of financial accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Strong collaboration with shared service providers.
• Cooperation with Purchase to Pay and Record to Report processes.
• Maintaining reconciliations and assisting with financial accounts.
• Preparing local tax returns.
• Implementing best practices and control frameworks.

Skills

Internal Audit

Accounting Tally

General Ledger Accounting

External Audit

Microsoft Excel

PMP

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reconciliation

Financial statement

Accounting and Finance

ACCA

CPA

Financial Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Summary

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 shared service provider among hub and outsourcing company
• Cooperation with PTP (Purchase to Pay) on a daily basis.
• Cooperation with RTR (Record to Report) on monthly, quarterly and yearly closing steps
• Re-billing of services
• Maintaining reconciliations 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

• Bachelors 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

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at 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.

Key Skills

Internal Audit, Accounting Tally, General Ledger Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial statement, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1