Reporting Accountant

Moyo; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Reporting Accountant to thrive in a tech-enabled finance environment. The ideal candidate will have a BCom Accounting degree and experience in IFRS, with the role offering exposure to management reporting and regulatory compliance. This is a fantastic opportunity for those ready to provide strategic financial insights and contribute to high-quality reporting. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of reporting tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently completing or recently completed SAICA/SAIPA articles (expected completion by end of 2025).
• 0–1 years post‑articles experience is advantageous but not required.
• Familiarity with financial systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide forward‑looking financial insights to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure accurate, compliant financial and regulatory reporting.
• Deliver high‑quality internal reporting for executive decision‑making.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools

Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS

Solid understanding of trial balance and reconciliations

Education

BCom Accounting / BCompt / Equivalent degree

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Xero

Job description

WELCOME TO MOYO

ReportingAccountant

We're looking for a technically strong, analytically minded Reporting Accountant ready to thrive in a dynamic consulting IT environment where financial accuracy meets innovation. Ideal for a recently qualified or final‑year SAICA/SAIPA article clerk, this role offers exposure to management reporting, statutory reporting, IFRS application, and executive‑level decision support. You'll deliver high‑quality reports, ensure compliance, and provide data‑driven insights to support decision‑making across a forward‑thinking group. If you're passionate about reporting, analytics, and tech‑enabled finance, this is your chance to make an impact and accelerate your growth.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Management & Decision Support

• Provide forward‑looking financial insights to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Assist with budgeting cycles, templates, and consolidation.
• Support rolling forecasts and analyse forecast‑to‑actual variances.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses, performance insights, and trend reporting.
• Build scenario models and support benchmarking across business units.

Statutory Reporting

• Ensure accurate, compliant financial and regulatory reporting.
• Prepare annual financial statements (IFRS / IFRS for SMEs) and audit packs.
• Apply IFRS standards, maintain accounting policies, and support technical accounting queries.
• Contribute to B‑BBEE financial reporting and verification support.
• Assist with statutory submissions, including CIPC, XBRL, SARB, and Stats SA.

Management Reporting

• Deliver high‑quality internal reporting that supports executive and board decision‑making.
• Maintain general ledger and trial balance accuracy, ensuring a high‑quality month‑end close.
• Prepare Exco reports, cost centre analyses, and consolidated management packs.
• Assist with board packs, commentary, and scorecards.
• Support financial modelling, automation, and dashboard development using Power BI / Ketendo.

Required Qualifications:

• BCom Accounting / BCompt / Equivalent degree
• Currently completing or recently completed SAICA/SAIPA articles (expected completion by end of 2025)
• 0–1 years post‑articles experience is advantageous but not required
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs, VAT, Tax, and CIPC compliance
• Familiarity with financial systems (e.g., Sage, Pastel, Xero)
• Solid understanding of trial balance, reconciliations, and month‑end processes

Moyo Culture and Values:

We seek understanding.

We make a difference.

We've got your back.

We are leaders.

We are reliable.

We are brave.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.