Maternity Relief Accountant — Financial Reporting & SAP

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to support a portfolio of retail stores across South Africa on a maternity relief contract based in Bryanston, Johannesburg North. The role focuses on accurate reporting, reconciliations and strong financial controls.

You will manage daily reconciliations, assist with supplier payments, VAT returns and month-end processes, and provide guidance to stores.

Qualifications

• Relevant Accounting qualification.
• Proven experience in a Financial Accounting or similar accounting role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience using an accounting system.
• SAP experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of reconciliations, general ledger, financial reporting and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank and general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accurate cash and card transactions.
• Process daily banking transactions and assist stores with payment queries, refunds and receipts.
• Process payments to suppliers, verify tax invoices and BBBEE documentation.
• Maintain fixed asset register, monthly depreciation, and assist with month-end close.
• Prepare monthly reporting packs and participate in management reviews and audits.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reconciliations

General ledger

Financial reporting

Month-end processes

MS Office

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking a proactive Financial Accountant to support a portfolio of retail stores across South Africa on a maternity relief contract based in Bryanston, Johannesburg North. The role focuses on accurate reporting, reconciliations and strong financial controls.

You will manage daily reconciliations, assist with supplier payments, VAT returns and month-end processes, and provide guidance to stores.