Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment in Pretoria is seeking a hands-on Financial Accountant to own the general ledger across multiple entities and interact with senior leadership. You will manage month-end close, statutory returns, budgeting, and provide insightful analyses to drive improvements.

The role offers exposure to CEO and EXCO, with opportunities to automate processes and enhance reporting within a growing logistics-focused business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a financial accounting role with month-end and year-end close.
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Exposure to Draftworx, eFiling, VAT, PAYE, and CIPC processes advantageous.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and meet demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the general ledger function across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Process and review bank transactions, journals, accruals, provisions, and month-end accounting entries.
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely financial close processes.
• Manage year-end close activities and assist with the preparation of annual audit requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyse financial information and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting.
• Drive automation initiatives and leverage technology to improve finance processes.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, including VAT and PAYE where required.
• Assist with company secretarial and compliance requirements, including CIPC-related matters.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, interacting confidently with employees at all levels.
• Support strategic finance projects and ad hoc initiatives as required by leadership.

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Automation mindset

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Finance

Articles completed

Tools

Sage Intacct

Draftworx

eFiling

VAT

PAYE

Job description

Are you a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys ownership, thrives in a dynamic environment, and wants direct exposure to senior leadership? Our client, a respected player in the end-to-end freight and logistics sector, is looking for an ambitious Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys getting into the detail, improving processes, leveraging technology, and playing a visible role within a growing business. You'll work closely with the Financial Manager while interacting regularly with the CEO and EXCO, giving you exposure rarely found in traditional accounting roles.

Job Description:

• Take ownership of the general ledger function across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Process and review bank transactions, journals, accruals, provisions, and month-end accounting entries.
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely financial close processes.
• Manage year-end close activities and assist with the preparation of annual audit requirements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyse financial information and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements to strengthen financial controls and reporting.
• Drive automation initiatives and leverage technology to improve finance processes.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, including VAT and PAYE where required.
• Assist with company secretarial and compliance requirements, including CIPC-related matters.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business, interacting confidently with employees at all levels.
• Support strategic finance projects and ad hoc initiatives as required by leadership.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a financial accounting role with exposure to month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation experience.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Exposure to Draftworx, eFiling, VAT, PAYE, and CIPC processes is advantageous.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and meet demanding deadlines.
• Comfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively across different cultures and organisational levels.
• Technology-driven mindset with a keen interest in automation and continuous improvement.

Qualification:

Degree in Finance + articles + 3 years of commercial experience OR

Degree in Finance and 6 years experience

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