Accounts Controller

Sydsen; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydsen seeks an experienced Accounts Controller to join our Head Office finance team in Pretoria. You will maintain accurate financial records, process transactions, manage AP/AR, and support month-end and financial reporting.

The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance, strong Excel skills, and extensive reconciliation and month-end experience. Experience in coal mining is advantageous; you will report to the Finance Manager and assist with audit documentation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance required or advantageous.
• 25 years experience in accounting, bookkeeping, AP/AR or similar finance role.
• Strong reconciliation and month-end experience.
• Strong Excel skills.

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

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Pastel

QuickBooks

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
• 25 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