Accountant - Shared Services

Recruiter:

SHE Recruits

Job Ref:

CPT001166/CL

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

360 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Accountant – Group Shared Services
A leading organisation in the private education sector is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant to join its Shared Services finance team. This is a demanding and fast-paced environment that requires exceptional multitasking ability, accuracy under pressure and strong financial acumen.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing the full finance function across multiple campuses, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence.

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications, Skills and Experience required:

A recognised bookkeeping, finance diploma or accounting degree.
3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity or education environment.
Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to perform under intense pressure and manage competing priorities.
Highly organised, task-driven, and process-oriented.
Customer-centric approach with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and modern financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage financial accounting processes across multiple entities within Group Shared Services.
Prepare, analyse, and review monthly management accounts, reports - ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Support the preparation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets.
Track expenditure against budgets, conduct variance analysis and present actionable insights.
Ensure billing accuracy for customers, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders.
Oversee procurement, accounts payable and reconciliation processes.
Manage debtors and collections processes in accordance with company policy.
Prepare and submit CAPEX applications and related reporting.
Deliver timely month-end close and reporting activities in collaboration with campus and head office teams.
Partner with internal finance, operations and academic departments to ensure effective financial control and alignment.

If you thrive in a high-performance, deadline-driven environment and excel at maintaining accuracy while managing multiple priorities, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected and growing education group.

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