Accountant

COREcruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 457,002 - 547,398; Full time

Job summary

A leading international business in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Accountant. As part of the finance team, you'll ensure financial accuracy and manage processes including creditors, billing, and budgeting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and at least 2 years of operational accounting experience in logistics, hospitality, or tourism. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team in a growing industry with a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in operational accounting/finance.
• Strong experience in creditors, billing, and collections.
• Exposure to procurement and cost-saving projects.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial processes.
• Assist the Finance Manager with special projects.
• Provide operational support across financial operations.

Skills

Operational accounting

Financial reporting

Procurement

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance

Part-qualified/qualified professional accountant (SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

SAP

Navision

Job description

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 & timeliness of financial processes including creditors, billing, collections, month-end reporting, procurement, cost‑saving initiatives & budgeting.

This position would suit an Accountant with a strong sense of ownership & 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 R45000 ctc