Financial Accountant

Humankind Group; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join its leadership team. You will maintain accurate financial records, analyze performance, and ensure smooth accounting operations. The ideal candidate is a South African citizen with a relevant degree and at least 2 years of experience, possessing excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. This position offers remote working flexibility.

Benefits

Dynamic leadership team

Diverse financial operations exposure

Remote working flexibility

Qualifications

• South African citizen qualified for the position.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process and review daily financial transactions.
• Analyse and validate financial data for accuracy.
• Conduct internal revenue and expense reviews.
• Reconcile creditor and debtor accounts.
• Manage supplier payments and financial records.

Skills

Proactive accounting

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Financial Management

Job description

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join its leadership team. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, analysing site performance, and ensuring smooth accounting operations across the business.

Responsibilities

• Process and review daily transactions (Income Statement & Balance Sheet)
• Analyse and validate site data for accuracy and integrity
• Conduct internal revenue and expense reviews
• Reconcile creditor and debtor accounts and control age analyses
• Process daily revenue and expense accruals
• Perform suspense account reconciliations before finalising management accounts
• Manage supplier and ad-hoc payments, including bank uploads
• Track and report accounting discrepancies, site audits, and wetstock performance

Requirements

• South African Citizen
• Minimum Bachelors degree in Accounting or Financial Management (or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial acumen
• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience (retail exposure advantageous)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and in a collaborative team environment
• Code 8 Drivers License

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive leadership team
• Exposure to diverse financial operations and site-level accounting
• Remote working flexibility