Accountant

Staff Solutions Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions Recruitment is seeking an Accountant to plan, coordinate, and oversee the company’s financial operations from Johannesburg. The role includes budgeting, monthly management accounts, and providing insights to management with strict adherence to financial controls.

You will support cash flow forecasting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and contribute to continuous process improvements while collaborating with operational departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional accounting designation or postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant accounting or financial management experience.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Understanding of corporate governance principles and internal financial controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as financial reporting and accounting software.
• Experience working within a commercial or corporate finance environment will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and supervision of the company's financial operations.
• Assist with annual budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and insights to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor daily cash flow to ensure liquidity.
• Evaluate financial controls and implement improved controls.
• Support departments with financial analysis and decision-making guidance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and statutory requirements.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Planning & time management

Interpersonal skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Continuous improvement

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional accounting designation (advantageous)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

• Plan, coordinate, and overcsee the company's financial operations to ensure efficient financial management.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and insights to management and key stakeholders.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor daily cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Evaluate existing financial controls, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhanced control measures where required.
• Support operational departments by providing financial analysis, guidance, and decision-making support.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Key Performance Areas

• Plan, coordinate, and overcsee the company's financial operations to ensure efficient financial management.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Prepare, analyse, and present monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide accurate financial reporting and insights to management and key stakeholders.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor daily cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Evaluate existing financial controls, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhanced control measures where required.
• Support operational departments by providing financial analysis, guidance, and decision-making support.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A professional accounting designation or postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant accounting or financial management experience.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Understanding of corporate governance principles and internal financial controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, as well as financial reporting and accounting software.
• Experience working within a commercial or corporate finance environment will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent numerical aptitude with high attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret financial information and provide practical business recommendations.

Accountant

Staff Solutions Recruitment

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and administration of Citrus time pools within company systems.
• Prepare, process, and reconcile producer payments and remittance statements accurately and within required timeframes.
• Perform reconciliations of sales, commission, and general ledger accounts to ensure financial accuracy.
• Process commercial invoices and manage balance sheet control accounts.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and monitor foreign exchange transactions.
• Administer and monitor foreign currency