General Ledger Accountant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A well?established organisation based in Woodmead is seeking an experienced and detail?driven General Ledger Accountant to manage the full general ledger function, fixed assets, cashbook, reconciliations, and monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• BCom Accounting Degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems (SAP advantageous)
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Team player with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Professional, accountable, and customer?focused

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Accounting Functions

• Manage and control the full general ledger
• Balance books of original entry to the general ledger
• Process and maintain the cashbook • Process all necessary general ledger entries
• Produce monthly general ledger reconciliations
• Raise monthly journals (provisions, accruals, depreciation, etc.)
• Maintain all necessary accounting schedules

Fixed Assets & Cash Flow Management

• Manage and control the fixed assets register
• Attend to insurance?related payment matters
• Manage daily and monthly cash flow schedules for creditor payments
• Prepare and send confidential cash flow reports to management

Reporting & Month?End

• Produce complete and accurate monthly management accounts, including balance sheet and income statements
• Perform ad?hoc reporting as required by Directors

Banking & Payments

• Electronically maintain and load beneficiaries
• Process payments to creditors and debtor refunds daily

Audit Support

• Assist with external audits
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to auditor queries