Corporate Accountant

AtripleA; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Corporate Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations. You will be responsible for producing monthly accounts up to trial balance, maintaining the general ledger, and assisting with financial reporting. The ideal candidate should have a BComm in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This role requires proficiency in GAAP and understanding of accounting software systems. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar accounting role.
• Deadline-driven with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable and bank functions.
• Produce monthly accounts up to trial balance.
• Maintain and control general ledger structure.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing aligned with contractual terms.

Skills

Proficient in GAAP

Analytical and problem-solving ability

Excellent 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.

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Posted 2025-12-01