Accountant

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience and qualifications

Contact for future opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A well-established Financial Services Provider in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Accountant to manage financial records, reporting, and compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and proven experience in accounting. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, ensuring adherence to policies, and participating in special projects. This permanent role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Completed articles and 3 years’ accounting experience, or 10 years’ accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in SAGEX3, Excel, Outlook, Word, Draftworx.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Execute and monitor special accounting projects as assigned.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations, tax computations, and SARS compliance; address audit queries.
• Prepare annual financial statements and assist in year-end activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Planning and organizing

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent (BCom or BCompt (Acc))

Tools

SAGEX3

Excel

Outlook

Word

Draftworx

Job description

A well-established Financial Services Provider (FSP) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their head office in Pretoria. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for managing financial records, reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, proven accounting experience, and the ability to deliver accurate financial information to support strategic decision‑making.

Responsibilities

Procurement and Suppliers

• Review primary source documents.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, budget limits, and authority levels.
• Check completeness of supporting documentation.
• Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms.

General Accounting Records & Reconciliations

• Review cash books, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.
• Process non-routine/complex journal entries and review entries posted by bookkeepers.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accounts are appropriately balanced.
• Ensure validity and completeness of intercompany and related-party transactions.
• Prepare/review payroll information and supplier/customer age analysis.

Management Information

• Prepare accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
• Develop management reporting templates.

Sales Function

• Prepare and maintain revenue calculations with supporting documentation.
• Validate system-generated revenue inputs against agreements.
• Collect outstanding customer balances and maintain AUM summaries.

Treasury & Financial Soundness

• Review bookkeeper functions and cash flow preparation.
• Prepare calculations for financial soundness monitoring (liquidity, CAR, solvency).
• Release payments and beneficiaries on the banking platform when required.

Taxation

• Prepare VAT reconciliations, working papers, tax computations, and DWT returns.
• Ensure SARS balances are accurate and payments are made on time.
• Address audit queries and maintain valid tax clearance.

Audit & Year‑End

• Provide auditors and management with required information.
• Prepare annual financial statements.

Budgets

• Prepare annual budgets for allocated entities and support areas.

Special Projects

• Execute and monitor special accounting projects as assigned.

Strategic and Other Responsibilities

• Participate in meetings, provide policy feedback, and assist in training peers.
• Collaborate on policy and strategy considerations.

Other (Company Specific)

• Assist with accounting work across the group when required.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent (BCom or BCompt (Acc)).
• Accountant I: Completed articles and 3 years’ accounting experience, or 10 years’ accounting experience.
• Accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in SAGEX3, Excel, Outlook, Word, Draftworx.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Planning and organising.
• Problem analysis and solving.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Methodical, focused, team‑oriented, and an active learner.

Benefits

• Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.
• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move today
  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]
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  • If you meet at least 80% of the requirements for this role, please send your CV via WhatsApp to [phone].
• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future opportunities.