Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper

Abantu Staffing Solutions; George; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a detail-driven accountant to join the finance team. The role involves preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining accurate ledger entries, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Candidates should have a BCom degree or equivalent and a minimum of three years’ experience in commercial accounting. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ commercial accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, trial balances, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and daily data captures.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and analyse revenue and expenditure trends.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure timely submission of statutory returns.
• Produce and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Monitor payroll processes, prepare wage summaries, and related reports.
• Enforce compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and high standards of financial hygiene.
• Provide ad hoc financial support and liaise with management and other departments.

Skills

Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Logical thinker with effective time-management

Self-reliant, responsible, and service-oriented mindset

Innovative approach and cultural sensitivity

Education

BCom degree, accounting diploma, or equivalent qualification

Job description

My client is seeking a detail-driven accountant to join their finance team. You will report to the Group Finance Manager and play a key role in delivering accurate financial information and ensuring robust accounting controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• BCom degree, accounting diploma, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of three years’ commercial accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and statutory reporting requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, trial balances, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and daily data captures
• Develop cash flow forecasts and analyse revenue and expenditure trends
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure timely submission of statutory returns
• Produce and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Monitor payroll processes, prepare wage summaries, and related reports
• Enforce compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and high standards of financial hygiene
• Provide ad hoc financial support and liaise with management and other departments

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Logical thinker with effective time-management
• Self-reliant, responsible, and service-oriented mindset
• Innovative approach and cultural sensitivity