Accountant

Talented Recruitment Specialists; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Financial / Operational Accountant in Pretoria. The role involves overseeing the full accounting function, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting operational finance. Candidates should have a BCom Accounting or equivalent and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly trial balances and ensure reconciliations.
• Assist with year-end audit packs and liaise with auditors.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and group accounting policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Education

BCom Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Excel

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The Financial / Operational Accountant will be responsible for the full accounting function, including financial reporting, compliance, treasury, and operational finance support. This role will ensure accurate and timely reporting, strong internal controls, and support for operational decision-making.

Key Duties and Requirements

• Prepare monthly trial balances and ensure all balances are reconciled.
• Post and review journals, accruals, and provisions.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly management accounts to the cluster team.
• Assist with year-end audit packs, working papers, and liaison with auditors.
• Prepare daily sales tracking reports, weekly flash reports, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, and interim reporting packs.

Operational Finance & Cost Accounting:

• Maintain and review inventory records, cost of sales, and stock valuation.
• Prepare stock movement and costing schedules.
• Monitor fixed assets register and capital expenditure reporting.

Compliance & Controls:

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, group accounting policies, and SARS requirements.
• Prepare VAT, EMP201s, and assist with corporate tax submissions.
• Monitor and manage adherence to internal controls and SOPs.
• Ensure all supporting documentation is filed and audit-ready.

Treasury & Banking Support:

• Liaise with Bank for payments, inward remittances, and exchange control matters.
• Process daily payments and monitor cash flow.
• Support with foreign currency and supplier payments as needed.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Act as the local finance point-of-contact.
• Work closely with the Group finance team, operations managers, and service providers.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• BCom Accounting or equivalent (SAIPA/SAICA articles preferred).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within a group or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to implement and maintain strong financial controls.
• Note: This list is not exhaustive and will include other tasks and responsibilities as required to support the finance function effectively.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

By applying to this advert you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accept the following Protection of Personal Information ACT (POPIA) disclaimer:

I hereby consent for Talented Recruitment to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process. Talented Recruitment shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as detailed in the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (“POPIA”).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

• Industries

  Accounting, Manufacturing, and Construction

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