Lead Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Innovazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd in Gauteng seeks an experienced finance professional to lead and streamline accounting functions within a dynamic team. The role focuses on ensuring accuracy in month-end reporting, robust financial controls, and timely financial insights for decision-making.

You will oversee core accounting activities, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with the Finance Manager on complex matters, audits, and process improvements to support business growth and compliance.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting/finance qualification.
• Professional registration (SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA).
• 5+ years' senior accounting/finance experience.
• Strong month-end, reporting, and financial controls background.
• Experience supervising finance team members.
• Advanced MS Excel and ERP system knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, General Ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes.
• Manage invoicing, treasury, property, trust, and shareholder-related accounting.
• Review financial calculations, schedules, and reporting accuracy.
• Provide guidance and accountability to finance team members.
• Support Finance Manager with ad hoc matters.

Skills

Month-end reporting

Financial controls

Finance team supervision

MS Excel

ERP systems

Education

Accounting/Finance qualification

Professional registration (SAICA/CIMA/ACCA/SAIPA)

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Accounting/Finance qualification
• Professional registration (SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA)
• 5+ years' senior accounting/finance experience
• Strong month-end, reporting, and financial controls background
• Experience supervising finance team members
• Advanced MS Excel and ERP system knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable, General Ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes
• Manage invoicing, treasury, property, trust, and shareholder-related accounting
• Review financial calculations, schedules, and reporting accuracy
• Provide guidance and accountability to finance team members
• Support Finance Manager with ad hoc matters

Candidate Profile

This role suits a technically strong, organised, and detail-oriented professional who thrives on accountability, can manage multiple priorities, and ensures continuity across finance functions.