Corporate Accountant – Johannesburg

AtripleA Recruitment & Temps; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Corporate Accountant in Johannesburg. This role involves daily accounting operations, preparing monthly reports, managing debtor accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a BComm (Accounting) and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong GAAP knowledge and detail orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monthly accounts to trial balance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Responsible for invoicing and debtors’ management.
• Prepare monthly VAT and Customs reconciliations.

Skills

Proficient in GAAP and accounting processes

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Education

BComm (Accounting)

Tools

BuildSmart

Finnivo

Job description

Overview

Job Title : Corporate Accountant (Johannesburg)

Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations & maintenance, including functional responsibility for accounts receivable and bank with assistance from the Junior Accountant and Cashbook & Admin Clerk

Key Performance Areas

Trial Balance

• Responsible for monthly accounts to trial balance
• Preparation of monthly standard and non-standard journals requisitions for approval and relevant processing
• Responsible for preparation of leases transactions and monthly accounting
• Responsible for the consolidation of fixed assets register and transactions for Corporate
• Responsible for the consolidation of the inventory balances’ supporting documentation

General Ledger

• Maintain & control general ledger structure / accounts codes and mapping
• Maintain the general ledger and review of monthly general ledger / balance sheet account reconciliations
• Responsible for consolidation / maintenance of all underclaims, overclaims and advance payments balances

Reporting

• Assistance with month-end process according to the defined activities and deadlines
• Assistance with year-end process according to the defined activities and deadlinesAssistance with month-end and year-end financial & management reporting

Cash and Payments

• Review of supplier banking details against the supporting documentation / system and against the banking upload file
• Cash-flow forecasting : submission, tracking and analysis of Overheads and Actual bank balances & all cash transactions

Compliance

• Preparation of monthly VAT and Customs reconciliations and submissions

Invoicing & Debtors

• Responsible for invoicing invoicing on time and accurately in line with contractual agreements
• Responsible for debtors’ management : handle debtor invoices, queries, statements, and credit control
• Weekly distribution & evaluation of the debtors age schedule with relevant updated comments / action points

Inter-Companies

• Responsible for completeness & accuracy of all inter-company transactions, balances and relevant consolidation elimination journals tracking, invoices, statements, payments and collections

Overheads

• Responsible for monthly corporate / head-office overheads : reporting, review and analysis vs. budget

Budgets

• Assistance in the annual budget and quarterly forecasts process in relation to submission of the corporate Overheads information

Audit

• Assistance in provision of relevant information / documentation for the purposes of the annual statutory audit & financial statements

Governance, Policies, Internal Processes / Controls

• Assistance with financial systems and processes & controls codification and implementation
• Compliance with accounting policies

Qualifications, Permits / Licences, Registrations

• BComm (Accounting)

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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

Behavioural Competencies

• Deadlines driven
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse teams
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines