Accountant

Network Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider is seeking an operational finance professional in Randburg, South Africa. The role involves managing creditors, billing, and month-end close while collaborating with various teams to enhance financial operations. The ideal candidate possesses a BCom in Accounting or Finance, completed SAICA or SAIPA articles, and has 3-5 years' experience in a similar role, preferably in multinational settings. This opportunity offers a chance to impact financial performance significantly.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years post-articles experience in an operational finance or accounting role.
• Experience in multinational environments.
• Solid IFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile creditors (local & foreign).
• Manage billing and invoicing.
• Drive the month-end close.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel

Crucial communication skills

Detailed understanding of creditors and debtors

Education

BCom in Accounting or Finance

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client operates at scale, with complex, multi-entity operations and strong international reporting requirements. This role will serve as the key link between the terminal, international logistics operations and the head office. The position requires close collaboration with ground operations, procurement and finance teams across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and reconcile creditors (local & foreign)
• Manage billing and invoicing
• Oversee debtors and cash collections in line with credit terms
• Perform bank reconciliations and transaction posting
• Maintain general ledger postings, accruals, prepayments and provisions
• Drive the month-end close
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Compile monthly reporting packs and commentary for Group submission
• Monitor spend vs budget and highlight risks and savings opportunities
• Partner with operations and procurement on cost-saving initiatives. Support procurement projects, vendor reviews and compliance checks
• Monitor supplier performance, pricing and cost trends
• Act as the finance point-of-contact for ground operations teams
• Provide financial insights for operational decision-making
• Support operational audits, compliance reviews and documentation
• Assist with business cases, CAPEX and special projects
• Support system implementations and process improvements

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• BCom in Accounting or Finance
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
• 3 to 5 years post-articles experience in an operational finance or accounting role
• Experience in multinational environments
• Experience in travel & tourism, hospitality or shipping advantageous
• Strong exposure to creditors, debtors and month-end close
• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience with SAP (beneficial) or similar ERP systems
• Solid IFRS knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy and compliance
• Team player with the ability to work cross-functionally

If you’re ready to step into a visible, operational role within a global business, where your work directly supports performance and profitability, this could be your next career destination. Apply now and let’s keep this operation financially on course!