Accountant - Witbank/Emalahleni

Fidelity Services Group; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an experienced Accountant to ensure compliance with financial policies. The role involves preparing bank reconciliations, assisting the finance team, and supervising cash functions. Candidates should have a Tertiary CA or Financial Degree and 3-8 years of accounting experience, with strong Excel skills. The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines is essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-8 years' experience in accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of General Accounting.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong planning and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Assist Finance Team with recons memos and account payable.
• Prepare and clear bank reconciliation for Head Office.
• Supervise cashbook, petty cash, and creditors functions.
• Provide financial assistance to operational staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Project Management experience

Billing Experience

Financial assistance and support

Strong administration skills

Numerical accuracy

Computer literacy

Education

Tertiary CA or Financial Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accountant:

The above-mentioned position is vacant within the Emalahleni/Witbank branch, reporting to the Regional Admin and the Finance Manager.

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with all Financial Policies and Procedures as well as ensuring that the Branch contributes to the financial well‑being of the Group.

Key Performance Areas:

• Assisting the Finance Team with recons memos, account payable, general office and admin queries when requested.
• Preparing and clearing of bank reconciliation and submitting to Head Office.
• Preparing and submitting accruals and reversals monthly.
• Ensuring that all costs are captured in the relevant month / cost control.
• Preparing and processing journals and assisting with month end processes.
• Assisting with MOS reviews on a regular basis to ensure that capturing has been done correctly and timeously.
• Scrutinizing of all GL accounts to ensure the correctness thereof.
• Providing financial assistance and support to operational staff assistance.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with weekly reports due to Head Office i.e. (Transport, Payroll, Claims, Price Increases, Credit Control etc.)
• Ensuring that all Policies and Procedures are always followed for audit purposes.
• Supervising and monitoring cashbook, petty cash and creditors functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary CA or Financial Degree will be advantageous.
• At least 3-8 years’ experience.
• In depth knowledge of the General Accounting.
• Advanced Excel Skills.
• Project Management experience.
• Billing Experience.
• Ability to work weekends and travel when required.
• Experience in the security or service‑related industry.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Numerical accuracy and high methodical working methods are required.
• Strong planning, leadership and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Computer literacy and knowledge of SAP is a requirement.

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.