Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR007951/Angie

Date posted:

Monday, November 24, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

280 000

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a highly skilled and solutions-driven Senior Accountant to join their finance function. This role requires someone with strong technical ability, advanced Excel skills, and a proven track record in managing end-to-end accounting processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and able to add value through accurate reporting and strong financial controls.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Financial Processing & Oversight:
- Oversee and review all accounting processing including journals, invoices, payments, and month-end entries.
- Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and the timely posting of transactions.
Reconciliations:
- Prepare and review complex reconciliations, including bank recons, balance sheet accounts, inter-company, and supplier/customer recons.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve variances proactively.
Reporting & Analysis:
- Prepare month-end reports, management packs, and supporting schedules.
- Analyse financial data to provide insights and assist with decision-making.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
Consolidations (Nice-to-Have):
- Assist with or perform group consolidations where applicable.
- Ensure accurate elimination entries and inter-company alignment (Not a non-negotiable but an advantage).
VAT & Compliance:
- Prepare and review VAT calculations and submissions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory and audit requirements.
- Provide supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Debtors & Creditors Oversight:
- Review debtors and creditors reports and ensure clean age analyses.
- Support the team in resolving escalated queries and improving processes.

Skills & Competencies:

Advanced Excel proficiency (Pivots, VLOOKUPs, SUMIFS, and data analysis).
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong financial acumen and problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and handle pressure.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

BCom Accounting, BCompt, or equivalent (Progress toward SAIPA/SAICA advantageous but not required).
3–5+ years' experience in a full accounting function role.
Solid experience with reconciliations, VAT, and month-end reporting.
Exposure to consolidations beneficial but not essential.
Proficiency in accounting systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Xero, and Pastel).

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Angelique Jardim
Specialist Recruitment Consultant

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