Plant Accountant

Concor Construction (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction company is seeking a Plant Accountant in Johannesburg. Responsibilities include maintaining accounting records and preparing financial reports. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in financial reporting and accounting software are essential. This is a permanent role offering an opportunity to develop within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial accounting experience.
• Experience managing finance and administration function.
• Experience with creating financial statements and tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts to provide timely and accurate accounting information.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation and manage budgets.
• Prepare special financial reports by analyzing account information.

Skills

Financial reporting skills

Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office

Interpersonal and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Accounting degree

Tools

JDE operating system

Accounting software package

Job description

Plant Accountant – Concor Construction

Plant Accountant – Join Concor Construction as a Plant Accountant located at Amalgam, Johannesburg. The role is permanent and reports directly to the Senior Plant Accountant within the Plant department. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates, including disabled applicants.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts to produce and provide timely and accurate accounting information.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliation and prepare and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Perform and monitor all expenditures, journal, ledger entries, bank statements, account activity, and other accounting and financial records.
• Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options and summarize current financial status by preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents and maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Maintain financial security by following internal controls and review and process journals, plant hours, and procurement requisitions in JDE.
• Check monthly financial reports for accuracy and correctness, liaison between head office, sites, and suppliers, and prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Enforce and ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures and manage fixed asset management, including regular coordination with site managers, travel to regional offices, review asset management plans, and support the Head of Finance in implementing annual asset management plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Accounting degree.
• Minimum 5 years of financial accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years experience with any accounting computer software package.
• Experience in managing a finance and administration function.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month‑end/year‑end close process.
• Experience with creating financial statements and completion of tax calculations and tax returns.
• Strong technical expertise and proven track record in fixed assets management.
• Conversant in the JDE operating system is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Excellent financial reporting skills and knowledge of basic accounting procedures, principles, and reporting standards.
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and well‑experienced in reconciliation.
• Strong ability to prioritize and work well under pressure to meet established deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and work independently as well as part of a team.

Disclaimer

Should you not hear from us within 2‑3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.