Corporate Accountant

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Corporate Accountant in Johannesburg. The role involves managing daily accounting operations, producing accounts up to trial balance, and ensuring compliance with accounting practices. The ideal candidate will possess a BComm degree and a minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting, with proficiency in GAAP, along with skills in accounting software like BuildSmart and Finnivo. Strong analytical ability and attention to detail are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Proficient in GAAP, accounting processes, controls, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly accounts up to trial balance.
• Maintain and control general ledger structure.
• Review supplier banking details and perform cash-flow forecasting.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT and Customs reconciliations.

Skills

GAAP

Accounting processes

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Education

BComm (Accounting)

Tools

BuildSmart

Finnivo

Job description

Job title: Corporate Accountant

Location: Johannesburg

Role Overview

Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable and bank functions, supported by the Junior Accountant and Cashbook & Admin Clerk.

Key Performance Areas

Trial Balance

• Produce monthly accounts up to trial balance.
• Prepare monthly standard and non-standard journal requisitions for approval and processing.
• Process lease transactions and monthly accounting.
• Consolidate fixed asset register and related transactions.
• Consolidate supporting documentation for inventory balances.

General Ledger

• Maintain and control general ledger structure, account codes, and mapping.
• Maintain the general ledger and review monthly GL / balance sheet reconciliations.
• Consolidate and maintain balances for underclaims, overclaims, and advance payments.

Reporting

• Assist with month-end processes and deadlines.
• Assist with year-end procedures.
• Support month-end and year-end financial and management reporting.

Cash & Payments

• Review supplier banking details vs supporting documentation, system entries and upload files.
• Perform cash‑flow forecasting, tracking, and analysis of overheads, bank balances, and cash transactions.

Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly VAT and Customs reconciliations.

Invoicing & Debtors

• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing aligned with contractual terms.
• Manage debtor invoices, queries, statements, and credit control.
• Issue and review weekly debtors age analysis with updated follow‑up actions.

Inter‑Companies

• Ensure completeness and accuracy of inter‑company transactions and balances.
• Prepare consolidation elimination journals and manage inter‑company tracking, invoices, statements, payments, and collections.

Overheads

• Manage monthly corporate / head‑office overheads, including reporting, review, and variance analysis vs budget.

Budgets

• Assist with annual budget and quarterly forecast processes relating to corporate overhead submissions.

Audit

• Assist with providing information and documentation for annual statutory audits and financial statements.

Governance, Policies & Internal Controls

• Support implementation of financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• BComm (Accounting)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in GAAP, accounting processes, controls, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of BuildSmart.
• Understanding of Finnivo.

Behavioural Competencies

• Deadline-driven.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.