Junior Accountant / Senior Finance Administrator

Communicate Recruitment; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in Centurion is searching for an experienced accountant to oversee financial operations. You will handle budget reviews, manage outstanding debts, monitor expenses, and prepare annual budgets. The ideal candidate will possess a BCom degree and 3–5 years of experience in finance functions with strong people management skills. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in finance functions.
• Strong people management skills.
• Ability to handle internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Prepare annual budgets.
• Manage and resolve billing and account queries.
• Manage arrears and outstanding debts.
• Control petty cash and procurement processes.

Skills

Finance functions experience

People management

Stakeholder management

Education

BCom degree

Job description

SUMMARY :

My client in Centurion, part of a JSE-listed holding company, is looking for an accountant to join their team. The position is based at the Centurion head office, overseeing branches within your portfolio. They need you to start immediately, so apply today!

POSITION INFO :

Your duties will include but are not limited to :

1. Review budgets, monitor expenditure against actuals daily, weekly, and monthly, and advise accordingly.
2. Prepare annual budgets.
3. Monitor expenses and income monthly, providing management with commentary and feedback on the income statement.
4. Resolve billing and account queries.
5. Manage arrears and outstanding debts, advising accordingly.
6. Review fee schedules, taking ownership as GSS assists with processing.
7. Assist with overdue debt collection on campus, liaising between the brand and GSS.
8. Manage and control petty cash.
9. Monitor and control purchases on procurement cards and reconcile these.
10. Handle the procurement process end-to-end, including placing orders and submitting requests to GSS.
11. Monitor outstanding POs and process monthly journals as required.
12. Oversee Capex spending, spend applications, and annual/termly fixed assets counts.
13. Monitor expenses and income monthly, providing management with commentary and feedback.
14. Check monthly payroll.

Skills & Experience :

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in finance functions.
• Strong people management skills.
• Ability to handle internal and external stakeholders.

Qualification : BCom degree and relevant experience.