Accountant

Talent Candey; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Candey is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our Finance team at our Head Office in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal. You will provide financial analysis and business insights to support strategic decision-making across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, variance analysis, inter-company accounts, and partnering with operational managers to drive growth. Strong Excel and Sage 200 experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• SAIPA / CIMA studies (advantageous).
• 2–5 years' experience as an Accountant or in a similar finance role.
• Experience in Retail, FMCG or QSR environments is highly advantageous.
• Strong inter-company accounting experience and ERP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Manage inter-company accounts across multiple entities.
• Partner with operational managers to provide financial guidance.
• Prepare reports for senior management.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Ensure financial information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Inter-company accounting

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or Diploma in Accounting

SAIPA / CIMA studies

Tools

Sage 200

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our reputable QSR / Retail client, is currently seeking an experienced Accountant to join their Finance team based at their Head Office in Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal.

Purpose of the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial analysis and business insights that support strategic decision-making across multiple business entities. Working closely with operational and senior management teams, the Accountant will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, monthly management reporting, variance analysis, and maintaining inter-company accounts. The role requires a commercially minded finance professional who can independently analyse financial performance, identify trends, and provide meaningful recommendations that drive business growth.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related qualification.
• SAIPA / CIMA studies (advantageous).

Experience

• 2–5 years' experience as an Accountant or in a similar finance role.
• Previous experience within a Retail, FMCG or QSR environment is highly advantageous.
• Experience managing multiple entities.
• Strong experience with inter-company accounts.
• Proven experience with:
  • Monthly management reporting
  • Variance analysis
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Financial analysis
• Experience using Sage 200 or a similar ERP system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and provide commentary on financial performance.
• Assist with the preparation and management of annual budgets and regular forecasts.
• Analyse operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Manage financial reporting across approximately 5–6 business entities.
• Reconcile and maintain inter-company accounts.
• Partner with operational managers to provide financial guidance and commercial insights.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Support month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Ensure financial information is accurate, complete and submitted within deadlines.
• Assist in improving financial processes and reporting efficiencies.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong financial and commercial acumen.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational data and provide meaningful business insights.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software.
• Ability to challenge ideas constructively and influence business decisions.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
• Commercially minded.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Professional with high integrity.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements

• Own reliable transport.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Please take note: if you have not been contacted within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.