Accountant

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Unlimited Recruitment is assisting a hardware retailer in Johannesburg to recruit an experienced Accountant.

The role focuses on day-to-day financial transactions, journal entries, monthly management accounts, VAT, audits and reporting, with opportunities to contribute to budgeting and financial analysis.

Ideal candidates have a BCom in Accounting or related qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team.

Qualifications

• Essential: BCom in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Experience of 5+ years in bookkeeping or accounting is required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements and reconciliations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Process, review, and ensure day-to-day financial transactions are complete and accurate.
• Prepare, review and post journal entries with full GL documentation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support quarterly/annual reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, assist budgeting/forecasting, explain variances.
• Prepare VAT returns and assist with statutory filings and deadlines.
• Prepare management reports and financial analysis for decision-making.
• Coordinate audit information with the Business Unit and provide explanations.
• Maintain accurate filing of financial records and documentation.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

BCom in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Accounting qualification or coursework

Job description

Accountant

Our client in the Hardware Retail Industry is seeking an Accountant to join their team.

Job Location: Johannesburg

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent




• Accounting qualification or coursework (advantageous but not required)




• 5+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounting




• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and reconciliation processes




• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel




• Strong attention to detail and accuracy




• Good organisational and time-management skills




• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team




• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, review, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of day-to-day financial transactions for the assigned Business Unit.




• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, ensuring that the general ledger is complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.




• Prepare monthly management accounts and support quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring that reporting deadlines and quality standards are met.




• Monitor cash flow, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and analyse actual performance against budget and prior periods, explaining material variances to management.




• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other statutory filings, ensuring that submissions are accurate, complete, and made by the required deadlines.




• Prepare accurate, timely management reports and provide financial analysis that supports operational and commercial decision-making.




• Coordinate audit information for the assigned Business Unit, providing complete supporting documentation and clear explanations for balances, transactions, and accounting treatments.




• Maintain accurate filing of financial records and documentation.