Junior Accountant (Office Based) Auckland Park

Gci Wealth (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg seeks a General Ledger Controller to manage the full finance and administration function for international entities. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong systems skills, and a commitment to high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role with international exposure.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and IFRS.
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounting process, including month-end close, reconciliations, and trial balances.
• Prepare statutory financial reports and IFRS-compliant packs for Group consolidation.
• Provide financial reporting and insights to senior management.

Skills

Accounting principles

Tax regulations

IFRS

Excel

Accpac

Tools

Accpac

FRS

VRM

Job description

General Ledger Controller - Global Roles

Location: Greenstone Offices

Type: Permanent

Precision. Integrity. Global impact. Be the backbone of financial control across international operations.

About the Role

As General Ledger Controller, you will take ownership of the full finance and administration function for multiple international entities. This includes managing the month-end accounting cycle, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions, and maintaining robust internal controls. The role combines operational discipline with the opportunity to influence financial decision-making in a dynamic, multinational environment.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the full accounting process, including month-end close, reconciliations, and trial balances.
• Oversee rental agreements, payroll, and other operating expenses.
• Ensure tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (VAT, customs, payroll, withholding, and income taxes).
• Prepare statutory financial reports and IFRS-compliant packs for Group consolidation.
• Support audits with complete, accurate financial documentation.
• Maintain accounting systems (Accpac, FRS, VRM) and ensure data integrity across platforms.
• Provide financial reporting and insights to senior management, including forecasts, budgets, and KPIs.

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role with international exposure.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and IFRS.
• Strong systems skills (Excel, Accpac, other accounting software).
• High attention to detail, analytical mindset, and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work independently while engaging effectively with diverse teams.
• Resilience under pressure and commitment to high standards of accuracy and compliance.

What Success Looks Like

• Clean, timely audits with strong internal controls maintained.
• Accurate and timely monthly reporting across all assigned entities.
• Effective tax compliance and regulatory submissions in all jurisdictions.
• Reliable financial support to senior management for decision-making.
• Seamless systems integration and data accuracy across all platforms.

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