Accountant (Pretoria)

The Legends Agency; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Accountant to manage financial records and support various financial functions across multiple companies. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 certificate and 3-5 years of accounting experience, along with strong organisational and communication skills. Responsibilities include cash management, financial administration, and assisting in compliance and auditing processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting experience required.
• Valid Code 08 Drivers Licence needed.
• Experience in handling day-to-day financial activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash balances and reconcile accounts.
• Assist in month-end processes including VAT submissions.
• Prepare financial documents and assist auditors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Relevant accounting software

Job description

Role Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to manage financial records, reconcile accounts, and support our operational and strategic financial functions across multiple companies within the group. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organised, and experienced in handling both day-to-day and month-end financial activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

• 3-5 years of accounting experience

• Valid Code 08 Drivers Licence

• Strong organisational, planning, and time management skills

• Good communication and writing skills

• Problem-solving mindset

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and relevant accounting software

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cash & Bank Management

• Daily capturing and balancing of current accounts

• Monthly capturing and balancing of credit card and fleet card accounts

• Petty cash bookings

• Cash wages payouts

• Loading payments via Standard Bank Business Online and FNB (daily, weekly, monthly)

2. Financial Administration

• Capturing of manufacturing production sheets (monthly)

• Filing (own and supervisors)

• Preparing formal company documents (for all companies)

• Assisting directors and auditors with requests

3. Supplier Management

• Creating purchase orders and vendor applications

• Capturing invoices and relevant documents

• Monthly reconciliation of supplier and intercompany accounts

• Monthly journals and resolving supplier queries

• Conducting monthly supplier age analysis and clean-ups

4. Customer Management

• Generating customer statements and trade references

• Resolving customer queries and performing reconciliations

• Allocating discounts and handling special invoicing

• Intercompany debtor invoicing and reconciliations

• Performing customer age analysis and clean-ups

5. Month-End Processes

• VAT (BTW) and EMP201 calculations and submissions

• ETI recoveries for scholarships

• Posting monthly journals: AVO/ISA, depreciation, loan interest, inventory corrections

• Updating asset registers and financial tracking sheets

• Assisting with project budgets and expenditure

6. Financial Year-End

• Assisting with budgets and preparation of audit files

• Posting year-end corrective journals

7. Risk & Compliance

• Identifying and reporting potential financial risks

8. General

• Carrying out additional tasks as requested to support business operations

***Salary: R30,000.00 CTC (Negotiable)