General Accountant

Annswann Personnel; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading personnel agency is seeking an experienced accountant. In this full-time role based in Gauteng, you'll manage financial reporting and compliance within the SEAREG region. The ideal candidate will hold a BCom Accounting degree and have at least 3 years of accounting experience. You'll be responsible for invoicing, VAT submissions, and balance sheet reviews while working in a dynamic international logistics group.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Professional environment

Exposure to complex accounting processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years accounting experience required.
• Audit articles preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of intercompany transactions required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute invoices for rebilling.
• Manage withholding tax and double taxation agreements.
• Submit monthly VAT returns.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews and variance reporting.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Advanced Excel proficiency

Knowledge of VAT

Accounting

Microsoft Dynamics Navision

Accounts Payable

Education

BCom Accounting degree or Accounting diploma

Tools

Taleo

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Role Overview

This position is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance within the SEAREG region.

The successful candidate will manage invoice rebilling processes withholding tax and double taxation agreements and support general accounting duties including VAT submissions month-end reporting and balance sheet reviews.

About the Company

Our client is a global logistics and supply chain leader with strong operations across Southern Africa.

The company prides itself on delivering world-class freight forwarding and logistics solutions underpinned by financial discipline and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and distribute invoices for rebilling within SEAREG.

Manage withholding tax and double taxation agreements for cross-border transactions.

Ensure contracts linked to rebilling agreements are accurately filed.

Coordinate with accounts receivable and process journals.

Submit monthly VAT returns and perform VAT reasonability tests.

Administer inter-company loan interest calculations.

Prepare supplier payments and P&L files.

Support month-end close provisions GM reports and revaluations.

Conduct balance sheet reviews age analysis and variance reporting.

Assist with compiling expense budgets and petty cash reconciliations.

Provide input for BBBEE reporting and assist with audit queries.

Handle ad-hoc accounting and system-related duties when required.

Requirements

BCom Accounting degree or Accounting diploma ( non-negotiable )

Minimum 3 years accounting experience ( non-negotiable )

Advanced Excel proficiency ( non-negotiable )

Audit articles ( preferred but not mandatory )

Strong knowledge of VAT withholding tax and intercompany transactions

What's in it for you

Opportunity to work within a leading international logistics group.

Exposure to complex cross-border accounting processes.

Career growth within a dynamic and expanding finance team.

A professional environment that values compliance and operational excellence.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply with their CV.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation, Taleo, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Account Reconciliation, Accrual Accounting, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Accounts Payable

Employment Type

Full-Time

Department / Functional Area

Finance

Experience

years

Vacancy

1