Accountant - Urgently Needed

Cloud 9 Personnel; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud 9 Personnel seeks a qualified accountant in Nelspruit to lead hands-on finance work. The role requires at least 5 years private sector experience, with SAIPA/AGA(SA) or CIMA. You will report directly to owners, operate in a fully office-based setup, and drive process improvements from the ground up.

This position emphasizes ownership over the finance function, not a management position, with responsibilities spanning GL, month-end, reporting, budgeting, and audits.

Qualifications

• Qualified SAIPA, AGA(SA) or CIMA required.
• Experience as Financial/ Senior Accountant or Financial Manager.
• Strong technical accounting and month-end experience.

Responsibilities

• Full accounting function and General Ledger.
• Monthly management accounts and month-end close.
• Reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Year-end preparation and audit support.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding matters.
• Improve financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Work with Accounts Receivable/Payable and Administration.
• Provide financial reporting to management.

Skills

SAIPA/AGA(SA)/CIMA

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Independent worker

Ground-up process building

Education

SAIPA/AGA/CIMA qualification

Job description

QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT – NELSPRUIT VACANCY

REQUIREMENTS

• SAIPA, AGA(SA) or CIMA qualified.
• Experience as a Financial Accountant, Senior Accountant or Financial Manager.
• Strong technical accounting and month-end experience.
• Able to work independently and report directly to owners.
• Fully office-based.
• At least 5 years working experience in the private sector.

MAIN DUTIES

• Full accounting function and General Ledger.
• Monthly management accounts and month-end close.
• Reconciliations, journals and financial reporting.
• Year-end preparation and audit support.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding matters.
• Improve financial controls, processes and procedures.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management.
• Work closely with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Administration.
• Provide financial support and reporting to management.

IMPORTANT

The finance function is currently under strain and requires remediation and restructuring. This is not a role where you will simply inherit an established finance department. We are looking for someone who is technically strong, hands‑on, practical and comfortable taking ownership and building processes from the ground up. THIS IS A HANDS‑ON POSITION, NOT A MANAGEMENT POSITION.

SALARY

R30 000 – R40 000 per month Depending on experience.