Accountant

Profile Personnel; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Profile Personnel in Pretoria is seeking a qualified financial manager with 5 to 10 years of experience in a financial/administrative environment. The candidate will oversee finance team operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and assist in various financial processes, including budgeting and auditing. Strong knowledge of statutory requirements and proficiency in SAP and Sage payroll are advantageous. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a financial/administrative environment at senior level.
• Knowledge of all Statutory and Common Law requirements affecting the Company.
• Deadline driven with strong ethics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate posting of journals, accruals, provisions, and reclasses.
• Supervise the finance team and support financial processes during month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Maintain accurate documentation for inventory, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

Skills

SAP experience

Sage payroll knowledge

Good Excel skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Suitable degree in finance or relevant experience

Job description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure accurate posting of journals, accruals, provisions, and reclasses.
• Processing weekly wages journals.
• Preparing CAPEX tracking schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Support annual budget and forecast preparation.
• Track and report on scrap, rework, warranty claims.
• Inventory accounting, including reconciliation of stock on hand, goods in transit, and monitoring stock movements.
• Supervise the finance team: local and foreign creditors.
• Ensure all month-end supplier invoices are accrued where required.
• Monitor customer claims, debit notes, and pricing discrepancies.
• Support follow-up on overdue receivables and customer payment issues.
• Daily customer remittance processing.
• Work closely with production, logistics, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Provide financial support for new projects, product launches, and capital expenditure.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and tax requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for inventory, fixed assets, and production costs.
• Assist with statutory returns such as VAT and other local tax filings.
• Support internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities.

PROFILE

• A suitable degree and/or tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience in a financial environment.
• 5 to 10 years’ experience in a financial/administrative environment at senior level.
• Knowledge of and experience in all Statutory and Common Law requirements affecting the Company.
• SAP experience and Sage payroll knowledge will be an advantage & good Excel skills.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills.
• Professional and strong ethics.
• Good at working as a team and individually.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Deadline driven.