Financial Accountant

RecruitMyMom; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitMyMom is seeking an Accountant to join our Centurion head office, supporting multiple learning communities across South Africa.

You will assist the Head of Finance with robust financial health, monthly management accounts, and scalable processes in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar accounting or financial management role.
• Proven ability to manage full-function accounting records and draft financial statements.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative 'team player' mindset.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to take initiative in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate monthly accounting records and support the Head of Finance in monthly management accounts.
• Support procurement processes and accounts payable across schools.
• Manage accounts receivable, billing and collections, and assist with debt provisions.
• Assist with external audits and addressing audit queries as required.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and support internal controls and process improvements.
• Design and implement internal systems and processes to scale the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Initiative

Education

3-year degree in Accounting or Financial Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Microsoft Office 365

SARS e-Filing

Xero / Pastel Sage Evolution

Job description

Centurion, South Africa | Posted on 19/10/2026

• Please note We know how much effort goes into every application. While we would love to respond to every one, the volume we receive makes this difficult. Our highest placement success is with candidates who have 3+ years of relevant experience. Parenting breaks don't count against you. If you have not heard from us within 21 days, we have been unable to move forward with your application for this role.
• State/Province Gauteng
• City/Town Centurion
• Country South Africa

Job Description

A company focused on developing learning communities that foster holistic growth and well-being for students, teachers, and parents is seeking a dedicated Accountant to join their team. This role is central to supporting a growing group of ten learning communities across South Africa that currently reach over 9,000 learners. The successful candidate will provide high-level financial support to ensure campus leadership can remain focused on delivering quality education.

Operating from the head office in Irene /Centurion, the Accountant will assist the Head of Finance in maintaining robust financial health and building a scalable finance function. This position is ideal for a self-starter who values a meaningful contribution to the education sector and thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

OPERATIONS, SYSTEMS, PROCESSES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES:

• Accounting: make sure that our accounting records are accurate, complete andvalid each month and support the Head of Finance to prepare monthlymanagement accounts (e.g., draft income statement, balance sheet and cashflow statements);
• Accounts payable & payments: support of procurement processes alongsideeach school’s Operations Manager, review of age analysis, reconciliations,payments, etc.
• Accounts receivable and billing & collections: management of our accountsreceivable, bad debt provisions, review of age analysis, reconciliations, supportDebtors Manager where/ if required;
• Audit: support the Head of Finance to address any external audit queries etc.
• Fixed asset register: maintenance of fixed asset registers.
• Internal audit and related internal controls: support Head of Finance to conductregular internal audits, review of controls, etc.
• Systems & processes: support the Head of Finance to design, develop, optimiseand implement internal systems, processes, policies and procedures (incl.automation of processes);

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar accounting or financial management role.
• Proven ability to manage full-function accounting records and draft financial statements.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative "team player" mindset.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to take initiative in a growing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3-year degree in Accounting or Financial Management is a minimum requirement.
• Previous experience within the Education or NPO sectors is highly advantageous.

Required Software Skills

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Microsoft Office 365
• SARS e-Filing
• Cloud-based accounting software (e.g., Xero or Pastel Sage Evolution)
• Opportunity to work within a values-driven organisation focused on holistic education.
• A supportive head office environment in Centurion.
• The chance to help build and scale the finance function for a growing national group.