Accountant

COREcruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial operations in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting, at least 2 years of operational finance experience, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems. Responsibilities include month-end reporting, cost-saving projects, and stakeholder management. Salary of up to R50000 ctc offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in operational accounting or finance, especially in logistics, hospitality, or tourism.
• Strong understanding of creditors, billing, and collections processes.
• Experience with month-end closing and reporting essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations and accounting processes.
• Handle month-end reporting and analysis.
• Support procurement and cost control initiatives.

Skills

Operational accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cost-saving strategies

Excellent communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance

Part-qualified accountant (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Accounting/ERP systems (SAP/Navision)

Job description

Overview

New opportunity for an Accountant experienced in operational accounting or finance, within logistics, hospitality, or tourism industries to join this leading international business based at their Johannesburg hub.

As Accountant you'll serve as the key finance member, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial processes including creditors, billing, collections, month-end reporting, procurement, cost-saving initiatives and budgeting.

This position would suit an Accountant with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, highly adaptable to changing priorities, with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Accounting
• Month-End & Reporting
• Procurement & Cost Control
• Operational Support
• Assist the Finance Manager with special projects, including business cases, capital projects, and cost-saving strategies

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Part-qualified/qualified professional accountant (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA) advantageous
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting/ERP systems (SAP/Navision experience advantageous)

Experience

• 2 years' experience in operational accounting/finance, preferably in logistics, hospitality, or tourism industries
• Strong experience in creditors, billing, & collections processes
• Exposure to procurement & cost-saving projects
• Month-end close & reporting experience essential
• Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel to operational sites

Salary: Up to R50000 ctc