Accountant - Freight & Logistics Industry

Recruiter:

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000026/KM

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A well-established, international, logistics and forwarding organisation based in Johannesburg is seeking a detail-oriented and commercially strong Financial Accountant to join its Finance team.

This role requires a hands-on finance professional with solid IFRS knowledge, strong systems capability, and experience in a structured, deadline-driven environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End

Manage full month-end closure process within strict reporting timelines
Prepare preliminary and final monthly figures
Balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns with supporting audit files
Import and review journals
Cost allocations and review with Business Unit Managers
Income statement review and analysis

Compliance & Statutory

Ensure compliance with Companies Act, Income Tax Act, VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL
Manage SARB requirements where applicable
Oversee B-BBEE compliance support
Ensure POPIA compliance within finance function
Support annual financial audits and VAT audits

Banking & Treasury

Authorisation of EFT and foreign payments
Bank reconciliations and review
Petty cash sign-off
Importing bank entries
Manage funds and refactoring account requests

Fixed Asset & Capex Management

Manage asset additions, disposals, depreciation and write-offs
Capex approvals and budget management
Finance deal negotiations and agreement sign-off
Maintain asset registers and related documentation

Continuous Improvement

Drive process optimisation within finance
Support ISO quality system adherence
Implement proactive risk management strategies

Minimum Requirements:
Qualifications

Matric
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Articles completed

Experience

3–5 years’ relevant experience
Experience within freight forwarding or logistics will be highly advantageous

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of IFRS and local tax legislation
SAP proficiency
Intermediate to advanced MS Excel
Strong financial systems background
L-Shipping or Shipshape experience advantageous

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