Senior Fund Accountant

Amicorp Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Amicorp Group in South Africa is seeking a hands-on Senior Financial Accountant responsible for accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end close, and strong controls across group entities. You will manage intercompany flows, VAT, budgets, and cost control, while mentoring the finance team and collaborating with auditors and business stakeholders.

This role demands SA accounting expertise, IFRS knowledge, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach in a fast-paced, decentralised

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Newly Qualified CA(SA) – essential.
• 3+ years relevant accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills and IFRS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, accruals and provisions.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and investigate variances.
• Oversee reconciliations across bank, GL, debtors and creditors.
• Coordinate intercompany accounting and reports for audit readiness.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and VAT/compliance.
• Provide financial insights to support decision-making.
• Lead or mentor finance team activities.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and coordination with auditors.
• Drive process improvements and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

IFRS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Team player

Automation awareness

Education

Newly qualified CA(SA)

BCom Accounting

Job description

Successful candidate will play a role in ensuring accuracy and integrity in fund-related transactions and reconciliations. This includes:

• Completion of reconciliations between the operations system and financial system.
• Preparation of month end journals to reflect accurate accounting for revenue recognition, expense accruals and fund provisions based on business requirements and accounting standards.
• Analyse fund related transactions, identify discrepancies and provide actionable insights.
• Preparation of month end journals for funds transactions.
• Complete reconciliations of funds between the operations system and financial system within strict deadlines and rectify errors identified.
• Identify, analyse and correct both system-related and human errors found between the operations and financial system.
• Calculating monthly profit and loss on terminated plans.
• Collaborate and follow up on any matters arising from the Business Intelligence, Policy Admin, Creditors and Debtors departments and action accordingly.
• Scrutinise and maintain data integrity by checking for errors and validity of the data.
• Work with actuarial team to ensure that actuarial reports agree to financial reports.
• Preparation of JV calculations and management accounts and ensuring pay-outs are made as per agreement.
• Ability to interpret and explain trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies.
• Analysis of funds for trends, anomalies, etc.
• The functions and responsibilities listed here may be changed at any time depending upon operational requirements of the employer and including ad hoc tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum of 3-5 years work experience
• Ability to work with big data in a high-pressure and performance environment.
• Strong analytical and diagnostics skills to draw insights.
• Well-developed numerical reasoning and interpretation skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Deadline driven and strong sense of urgency.
• Must be able to multi-task and adapt to change.
• Team player with an ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Proactive and takes accountability for responsibilities.
• Agile and resilient.
• Ethical, honest and autonomy.
• Proficiency in MS Office with Advanced Excel skills.
• Must be tech savvy and be able to pick up systems quickly.ed team.

Join an established industrial business where finance is anything but one-dimensional. This hands‑on Financial Accountant role offers exposure across suppliers, projects, debtors, operational costs, reporting and month‑end.

Key Responsibilities

• Month‑end journals, reconciliations & reporting
• General ledger and bank reconciliations
• Supplier invoice processing & supplier reconciliations
• Manage petty cash, credit cards & COD payments
• Project invoicing and debtor management
• Vehicle costing and expense analysis
• Assist with departmental budgets and management reporting
• Annual financial statements & audit support
• Financial controls & compliance
• Assist with internal audit processes

Job Experience & Skills Required

• BCom Accounting / Finance
• 3+ years relevant accounting experience
• Strong month‑end and reconciliation experience
• Accounts payable and receivable experience
• Experience in a project‑driven, industrial or manufacturing environment advantageous
• Strong Excel skills
• Comfortable working across a broad finance function
• Hands‑on, organised and able to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Preparing and consolidating monthly reporting information from various divisions across the group
• Reviewing financial results and producing meaningful insights on business performance trends and variances
• Supporting the delivery of interim and year‑end reporting requirements for the listed group
• Compiling technical accounting schedules and assisting with IFRS disclosure requirements
• Conducting financial reviews, including impairment assessments, and assisting with external audit engagements
• Contributing to the annual planning cycle, including budgeting and forecasting activities
• Preparing statutory financial statements for subsidiary companies within the group structure
• Liaising with auditors, finance teams, and key stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Job Description

• Preparing and consolidating monthly reporting information from various divisions across the group
• Reviewing financial results and producing meaningful insights on business performance trends and variances
• Supporting the delivery of interim and year‑end reporting requirements for the listed group
• Compiling technical accounting schedules and assisting with IFRS disclosure requirements
• Conducting financial reviews, including impairment assessments, and assisting with external audit engagements
• Contributing to the annual planning cycle, including budgeting and forecasting activities
• Preparing statutory financial statements for subsidiary companies within the group structure
• Liaising with auditors, finance teams, and key stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

Skills & Experience

• Exposure to consolidated reporting, statutory reporting, or financial statement preparation would be advantageous
• Strong technical accounting expertise with a sound understanding of IFRS principles
• Excellent analytical capabilities with strong attention to detail
• Ability to interpret financial information and present findings effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to engage with senior management and key stakeholders
• Highly driven, ambitious, and eager to build a career within a corporate finance environment

Qualification

• Newly Qualified CA(SA) – essential

What you'll be doing

• Preparing and submitting statutory returns (e.g. VAT)
• Maintaining compliance with SARS, CIPC, and Stats SA reporting requirements
• Preparing budgets and actual‑vs‑budget reports, monitoring operating costs
• Managing intercompany and external loans, including interest calculations, loan schedules, and reconciliations
• Administering market call accounts and performing reconciliations
• Calculating gross margins and maintaining inventory records
• Processing intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Ensuring accurate and timeous financial reporting and records

What you'll need

• BCom degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 35 years' relevant accounting experience
• Solid knowledge of VAT and SARS compliance requirements
• Experience in financial reporting and month‑end processes
• Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Fluency in Afrikaans is essential
• High attention to detail, integrity, and accountability

• MS Office Advanced level, Advanced Excel
• Caseware
• Xero
• 5 years related, accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Preparation and presentation of financial statements and management accounts in caseware working papers and sage one cloud accounting.
• Processing of accounting information in sage pastel and sage one cloud accounting.
• Payroll cycle administration in sage VIP payroll and cloud VIP payroll online.
• Processing and filing of EMP201 returns and EMP501 reconciliation on SARS e‑filing.
• Processing and filing of VAT201 returns on SARS e‑filing.
• Processing and filing of Income tax and provisional tax returns on SARS e‑filing.
• Cashflow management function and processing including bank, cash on hand and forecast projections.
• Formulation of annual budgets and analysis of variances.
• Accounts payable management including processing of invoices, initiation and actioning of payments and reconciliation of supplier accounts.
• Management of accounts receivable including distribution of statements, collections, processing remittances and customer reconciliation.
• Audits /IFRS
• Compilations
• Management Accounts
• Positive attitude and able to operate consistently and reliable
• Quick learner
• Strong integrity
• Building and Maintaining Relationships

Reporting to the Financial Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong cost control, and effective project financial management. This is an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced, operational environment where your insights directly impact business performance.

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day accounting operations, monthly reporting, project cost control, VAT, debtors, forecasting, and financial compliance.

This role requires strong project accounting experience and the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders in a decentralised and complex environment.

Duties

• Prepare monthly flash reports and management accounts
• Perform accurate balance sheet reconciliations within deadlines
• Analyse project profitability, utilisation, and WIP schedules
• Provide insights on budget vs. forecast performance and financial drivers
• Coordinate financial reviews with Project Managers
• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations
• Perform revenue forecasting and monthly revenue analysis
• Oversee accounts receivable, payable, and cost‑to‑revenue alignment
• Strengthen internal controls and supervise bookkeeper activities
• Manage debtors, accurate invoicing, and VAT reconciliations
• Monitor stock counts and maintain fixed asset controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cost‑to‑complete reviews, and variance analysis
• Assist with audits and ensure compliance with legislation and accounting standards

Job Experience & Skills Required

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom Accounting

Experience

• Minimum 5 years experience as an Accountant
• 35 years project accounting experience preferred
• Experience in complex or decentralized environments
• Experience calculating cost of manufacturing (finished goods)
• Minimum 2 years experience with VAT, dividends, and provisional tax reconciliations
• Supervisory experience advantageous
• Advanced Excel
• Strong understanding of IFRS
• Financial systems experience (e.g., MS Dynamics AX or similar)
• Solid knowledge of financial compliance and reporting standards

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical and highly detail‑oriented
• Deadline‑driven and results‑focused
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High integrity, ownership, and professionalism

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

• 24 years' relevant financial accounting experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with management accounts, general ledger reconciliations and month‑end processes.
• Working knowledge of VAT and other statutory requirements.
• Experience in audit preparation and dealing with external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
• Exposure to compliance, risk, B‑BBEE or governance processes would be advantageous.
• ESG exposure would be advantageous but is not essential.

Requirements

• B.Com, B.Compt or similar relevant accounting/finance degree.
• 24 years' relevant financial accounting experience.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience with management accounts, general ledger reconciliations and month‑end processes.
• Working knowledge of VAT and other statutory requirements.
• Experience in audit preparation and dealing with external auditors.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting systems.
• Exposure to compliance, risk, B‑BBEE or governance processes would be advantageous.
• ESG exposure would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO/Financial Manager with the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Perform and review general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare and process month‑end journals, accruals, provisions and other accounting adjustments.
• Ensure transactions are accurately recorded and appropriately classified within the accounting system.
• Assist with monthly and year‑end financial close processes.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supporting schedules for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Assist with fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial information and schedules required by management.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with ad‑hoc financial analysis and reporting as required.
• Analyse actual financial performance against budget, forecast and prior periods.
• Assist the Financial Manager with variance analysis and explanations.
• Assist with the preparation and reconciliation of VAT returns and supporting documentation.
• Assist with tax‑related schedules and information required by external tax advisors.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate information requests from auditors in conjunction with the Financial Manager.
• Investigate and resolve audit queries.
• Assist with implementing agreed audit recommendations and strengthening financial controls.
• Assist the Financial Manager in maintaining and improving financial controls and procedures.
• Identify potential control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate and maintain B‑BBEE supporting documentation required for verification.
• Assist with B‑BBEE audits and verification processes.
• Support ESG data collection, reporting and compliance tracking under management guidance.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Company and Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, month‑end activities, cashflow management, and financial controls. This role is suited to a hands‑on professional with strong operational finance experience and a passion for driving accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the General Ledger, ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions
• Prepare monthly management accounts, journals, accruals, and provisions
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and investigate variances
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
• Manage reconciliations across bank, GL, debtors, creditors, intercompany, and control accounts
• Drive month‑end close processes and ensure timely reporting
• Strengthen financial controls and maintain audit readiness
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
• Support operational teams through financial insights and analysis
• Mentor and develop finance team members while driving accountability and performance

Job Experience and Skills Required

Qualification

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Experience

• Minimum 8 years' operational accounting experience
• Experience within high-volume transaction environments
• Strong month‑end reporting and General Ledger ownership experience
• Solid exposure to Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and cashflow management
• Experience with ERP systems and financial controls
• Proven experience leading or mentoring finance teams
• Bilingual in Afrikaans and English

Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation capabilities
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Strong commercial acumen
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

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Company and Job Description

You’ll be joining a gold producer at an exciting stage of its growth, where finance has a genuine role to play in shaping what comes next.

For you, that means exposure to a business that’s still building, evolving, and scaling rather than simply maintaining the status quo. You’ll work alongside experienced leadership, take ownership of important financial areas, and gain insight into the commercial decisions shaping the next phase of the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the integrity of the accounting records and ensure financial information is ready when leadership needs it
• Take the lead on month‑end deliverables, including journals, provisions, accruals, and ledger reviews
• Turn financial data into clear commentary, highlighting unusual movements and areas requiring attention
• Keep a close watch on expenditure, helping the business understand where costs are heading and why
• Coordinate year‑end requirements and provide the necessary information for external audit
• Work alongside internal stakeholders to strengthen processes and improve the way finance operates

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance (essential)
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (essential)
• Minimum 3 years' post‑articles experience
• Mining industry experience (essential)
• Strong ERP and Microsoft Excel capability

Company and Job Description

You’ll join a large, internationally recognised organisation operating across a diverse portfolio of resource‑based businesses. The company has built a reputation for operational excellence, long‑term thinking, and delivering value through responsible business practices.

For you, that means joining a sophisticated finance environment where you’ll work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to complex group structures, and play a key role in supporting financial reporting and strategic decision‑making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review group financial reporting and consolidations
• Manage intercompany accounting and resolve reporting discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and relevant accounting standards
• Analyse financial results and provide meaningful commentary
• Support audit processes and maintain strong financial controls
• Contribute to improving group reporting processes and financial efficiencies

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Accounting / Finance
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting experience
• Mining industry experience (essential)
• Advanced ERP systems exposure and strong Microsoft Excel skills

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