General Ledger Accountant

Recruiter:

Staff Solutions Recruitment

Job Ref:

PE006518/MT

Date posted:

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Location:

Plattekloof, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven Temporary General Ledger Accountant to join their centralized finance team across Africa.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a multicultural, high-performance environment, supporting accurate financial reporting and ensuring compliance with global and local standards. This will be a 8 month contract position.

POSITION INFO:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

â Monthly reconciliations across AR, AP, fixed assets, leases & inventory
â Process and manage bank transactions via ERP systems
â Prepare monthly, quarterly & annual financial reports
â Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
â Ensure compliance with IFRS & US GAAP
â Assist with audits and provide financial insights

REQUIREMENTS

â Degree in Accounting or Finance
â 3–5 years’ general accounting experience
â Knowledge of IFRS (US GAAP advantageous)
â Strong attention to detail & analytical skills
â Proficiency in Microsoft Office
â English fluency (French advantageous)

ADVANTAGEOUS

Professional Accountant (SA) / AGA (SA)
SAIPA/SAICA Articles
SOX reporting knowledge

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