Reporting Accountant

Snatch Production; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pan-African educational institution seeks a Reporting Accountant to prepare financial reports, manage budgets, and support senior leadership with financial insights. Candidates should possess excellent Excel skills, a degree in Accounting, and relevant experience. This role offers competitive salary between R 37,500 and R 45,000 per month, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is essential.
• 2-5 years of experience in management accounting or financial analysis is required.
• Professional certification progress is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports.
• Manage the budget and reforecasting process.
• Provide insightful variance commentary.
• Track financial performance of grant-funded programs.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Management accounting

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

2-5 years' relevant experience

Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, ACCA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are partnering with a leading pan-African educational institution, globally recognized for developing Africa's next generation of leaders.

We're looking for a Reporting Accountant who sees beyond the spreadsheets—someone with strong finance skills, advanced Excel ability, and the insight to turn data into clear, impactful reports. This is more than a finance role: it's a chance to apply your expertise in an organization that is shaping the future of the continent.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse monthly financial reports for internal business units.
• Manage the end-to-end budget and reforecasting process (planning, preparation, review, reporting).
• Analyse and report on budget performance (budget vs. actual) with insightful variance commentary and recommendations.
• Track and report on the financial performance of grant-funded programs; prepare draft grant reports.
• Reconcile grant reports with accounting system records.
• Maintain supporting documentation and a central repository for donor contracts and related documents.
• Support senior leadership in preparing financial presentations for board and committee meetings.
• Manage the integration, optimisation, and improvement of financial systems.
• Assist with planning, implementation, and monitoring of special finance projects.

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

• Strong software proficiency (Excel and ERP systems).
• Excellent financial analysis skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Strong communication skills for clear, concise financial reporting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid understanding of management accounting (budgeting, forecasting, planning).
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to resolve financial issues.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely, accurate monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
• Insightful variance analysis with proactive recommendations.
• Effective management of annual budget and reforecasting cycles.
• Compliance with all internal and external grant reporting deadlines.
• Continuous improvement in financial systems and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2-5 years' relevant experience (management accounting, cost accounting, or financial analysis).
• Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, ACCA) or progress toward a qualification such as CIMA (advantageous).

Salary

• R 37,500 - R 45,000 per month CTC, depending on the candidate