Accountant

Boston Consulting Group (BCG); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced finance professional to oversee T&E compliance, accounting, and cash management. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Responsibilities include supplier onboarding and financial training. This role offers professional development opportunities within a dynamic finance environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ accounting or finance experience, preferably in a multinational environment.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee T&E compliance, supplier onboarding, and payment processing.
• Manage cash forecasting, accounting, and creditors reconciliations.
• Deliver training on ChromeRiver, Coupa, and financial policies.
• Support audits, tax submissions, and BBBEE reporting.
• Work cross-functionally with GFOS teams and regional finance teams.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial analysis

Cash management

Supplier onboarding

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ChromeRiver

Coupa

Tableau

Job description

What You'll Do

• Oversee T&E compliance, supplier onboarding, and payment processing.
• Partner globally across R2R, AP, and procurement teams.
• Manage cash forecasting, accounting, balance sheet & creditors reconciliations, and expense analytics.
• Deliver training on ChromeRiver, Coupa, and financial policies.
• Support audits, tax submissions, and BBBEE reporting.
• Accounts Payable & Expenses: Manage supplier invoices, approvals, and payments in coordination with global finance (GFOS). Ensure compliance with T&E policies, analyze expense data using Tableau, and maintain supplier master data and contract repositories.
• Accounting & Reporting: Support month-end and year-end closures, journal preparations, and reconciliations. Assist in statutory reporting, GL analysis, and asset register management.
• Cash Management: Monitor daily bank balances, prepare cash forecasts, and optimize working capital through effective treasury oversight.
• Training & Compliance: Deliver onboarding and ongoing training on ChromeRiver, Coupa, and internal finance policies. Support audit, tax, and BBBEE processes to ensure compliance and readiness.
• Collaboration & Support: Work cross-functionally with GFOS teams in India and regional finance teams to align on best practices, resolve supplier queries, and enhance operational efficiency.

What You'll Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ accounting or finance experience (preferably in a multinational environment).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic environment.

Additional info

This position offers an opportunity to develop professionally within a globally integrated finance structure, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

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