Accountant

Ariston; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ariston is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant with 3–5 years of South African accounting experience to manage full accounting functions, financial reporting, VAT compliance, and month-end processes.

Proficiency in Sage and Odoo, strong Excel skills, and IFRS awareness are essential to support decision making and audits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting and finance experience in South African environments.
• Proficient in Sage and Odoo ERP systems.
• Familiar with IFRS and VAT compliance within SA.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process and review financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Perform bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Prepare VAT returns and SARS compliance.
• Assist with audits and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare forecasts.
• Generate financial reports using Sage and Odoo.

Skills

Financial reporting

General ledger management

Bank & reconciliations

Accounts payable/receivable

VAT compliance

Payroll processing

Budgeting & cost control

Cash flow management

Fixed asset management

Month-end closings

Audit support

Sage

Odoo

Excel advanced

Tools

Sage Accounting

Odoo ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Professional Summary

Wwe are seeking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Accountant with 3 - 5 years of accounting and finance experience within South African business environments. Proficient in managing full accounting functions, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, VAT compliance, and month-end processes. Experienced in utilizing Sage and Odoo ERP systems to optimize financial operations, improve reporting accuracy, and support business decision-making.

Key Competencies

• Financial Accounting & Reporting
• General Ledger Management
• Bank and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
• VAT201 Preparation and Submission
• Payroll Processing and Journals
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Cash Flow Management
• Fixed Asset Register Management
• Month-End and Year-End Closures
• Audit Preparation and Support
• Sage Accounting & Sage Evolution
• Odoo ERP Financial Management
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Financial Analysis

Core Responsibilities

• Processing and reviewing financial transactions.
• Preparing monthly management accounts.
• Performing bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring SARS compliance.
• Assisting with annual audits and statutory requirements.
• Maintaining accurate general ledger records.
• Monitoring cash flow and preparing forecasts.
• Generating financial reports using Sage and Odoo.
• Supporting budgeting and financial planning activities

Requirements

• ERP Systems: Sage, Odoo
• Accounting Standards: IFRS principles awareness
• Tax Compliance: VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL
• Software: Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Reporting: Financial Statements, Management Reports, Variance Analysis