Accountant

Communicate Recruitment; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team is seeking an Accountant to ensure smooth financial operations. The successful candidate will support the CFO by providing financial reporting, maintaining banking schedules, processing transactions, and assisting with audits. Prospective applicants should have over 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with Sage Evolution, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a general accounting role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, preferably with Sage Evolution.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting support to the CFO.
• Prepare and load supplier payments and beneficiaries with compliance documentation.
• Perform bank reconciliations weekly and ensure all inter-company loans reconcile monthly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Education

3+ years’ experience in general accounting

Tools

Sage Evolution

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for accuracy and a flair for systems and processes? Join our dynamic and supportive finance team as an Accountant , where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our financial function.

You’ll work closely with the CFO, Debtors Clerk, and Creditors Clerk, providing accurate financial data and assisting with the full accounting function across our group.

POSITION INFO :

Provide timeous and accurate financial reporting support to the CFO

Maintain banking schedules and daily cashflow tracking (across multiple banking profiles)

Prepare and load supplier payments and beneficiaries with compliance documentation

Manage and maintain fixed asset registers and monthly depreciation journals

Perform bank reconciliations weekly and ensure all inter-company loans reconcile monthly

Process credit card, fleet card, petty cash, and journal transactions

Assist with monthly invoicing of royalties, life rent, and other revenue streams

Oversee rental and utility statement collections and reconciliations

Support monthly and year-end close processes including audit preparation

Handle all SARS submissions (PAYE, VAT, Provisional Tax) and assist with any related reviews / audits

Maintain staff files and ensure payroll system updates (including salary and tips processing)

Maintain financial records on Sage Evolution (including chart of accounts, customer and supplier cards)

Keep franchise agreement files updated and tracked

Support and step into debtor / creditor roles as needed

Take on reasonable ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Skills & Experience :

Strong understanding of financial systems (experience with Sage Evolution preferred)

High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Experience with SARS submissions and audits is advantageous

A proactive team player with strong communication and collaboration skills

Qualification :

Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a general accounting role

Working knowledge of Sage / Xero / QuickBooks and Excel

Confidence to work independently while staying connected with cross-functional teams

Sharp attention to detail and a passion for financial accuracy

Knowledge of SA VAT and international invoicing a definite plus