Accounts Controller

Sydsen Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydsen Group seeks an experienced Accounts Controller to join the Head Office finance team in Pretoria. You will manage AP/AR, process invoices, perform reconciliations, and assist with month-end and financial reporting while supporting cash flow and audits.

The role requires 2–5 years in accounting, proficiency with Pastel/QuickBooks, strong Excel skills, and detail-oriented organisational abilities. Pretoria-based, full-time position.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in accounting or a similar finance role.
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with Pastel, QuickBooks or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong reconciliation and month-end experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Coal mining environment experience is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Process customer and supplier invoices, credit notes and payments.
• Perform bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations.
• Follow up on outstanding customer balances to ensure cash flow.
• Verify supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting activities.
• Monitor expenses and cash flow to support budgeting.
• Assist with audit documentation as required.
• Support the Finance Manager with accounting-related queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Month-end experience

Reconciliation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Accounting qualification advantageous

Tools

Pastel

QuickBooks

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Controller to join a Head Office finance team based in Pretoria.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing accounting transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, completing reconciliations and supporting month-end and financial reporting activities. Accounts Controller V3

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Accounting / bookkeeping qualification advantageous
• 2–5 years’ experience in accounting, bookkeeping, AP/AR or a similar finance role
• Experience with Pastel, QuickBooks or similar ERP/accounting systems
• Strong reconciliation and month-end experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience within the coal mining environment would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Process customer and supplier invoices, credit notes and payments
• Perform bank, supplier, customer and general ledger reconciliations
• Follow up on outstanding customer balances
• Verify supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting
• Monitor expenses and cash flow
• Assist with audit documentation
• Support the Finance Manager with accounting-related queries Accounts Controller V3

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.