Accountant

SUMMARY:
Are you a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant ready to take ownership of the full accounting function and contribute to the financial success of a growing organisation?

POSITION INFO:
A reputable organisation within the mining and exploration industry is seeking a proactive and technically strong Accountant to join its Finance Department in Johannesburg. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a broad range of accounting responsibilities, including financial accounting, debtors, creditors, reconciliations, inventory, fixed assets and financial reporting . The ideal candidate will also play an important role in driving finance automation, streamlining processes and improving the overall efficiency of the finance function. Key Responsibilities: Financial Accounting Take full ownership of the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring accurate and complete financial records. Perform general bookkeeping and accounting activities, incorporating finance automation processes. Maintain the general ledger, subledgers and trial balance. Prepare and review management accounts, financial reports and reconciliations. Manage the full creditors function and oversee the debtors function, including outstanding balances, payments and account queries. Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing, monitor debtor days and support collection targets. Oversee inventory accounting, including cost allocation, item creation, monthly reconciliations and stock count updates. Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation journals and asset schedules. Monitor cash flow and working capital to support effective financial management. Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, investigating and resolving discrepancies and outstanding items. Support internal and external audits, as well as ad hoc finance requirements. Finance Automation & Process Improvement Review and validate outputs generated through automated finance processes. Identify opportunities to streamline accounting procedures and improve operational efficiency. Support the ongoing development and implementation of technology-driven accounting processes. Administration & Compliance Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. Ensure effective financial data management and adherence to internal procedures. Keep all relevant financial documentation organised, properly filed and readily accessible for reporting and audit purposes. Job Experience and Skills Required: BCom Accounting Degree Minimum 10 years' experience in a similar accounting role. Practical experience across general and financial accounting functions. Strong understanding of reconciliations and financial reporting. Knowledge of Sage Evolution is essential. Intermediate Excel skills. Experience with finance automation or technology-enabled accounting processes will be advantageous. Knowledge of IFRS and sound accounting practices . Apply now! For more exciting (Finance\/ Engineering\/ IT \/ Supply Chain \/ Commercial & C-Suite) vacancies, please visit: 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. For more information, contact: Juanette Lotter Executive Consultant