Senior Bookkeeper/Accountant

Recruiter:

Data Centrix

Job Ref:

JHB007127/Arnel

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:

Datacentrix is looking for an Accountant with +5 years commercial experience. You must have strong experience in monthly financial and management reporting, reconciliations, IFRS compliance and maintaining internal financial controls within a fast-paced commercial environment. The role requires a detail-oriented finance professional with proven ability to meet strict month-end deadlines, drive reporting accuracy, support process improvements, and contribute to overall financial and operational efficiencies.

Must have SAGE X3 and advanced Excel skills.

POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

Matric & relevant Accounting Diploma/Degree
SAIBA OR SAIPA articles - advantageous
5 - 8 years working experience as a Senior Group Accountant – must have been in a role reporting to the Financial Director and has involved in audits etc.
Up to date accounting knowledge, doing foreign exchange accounting, dealing with treasury matters and complex accounting matters.
Proficiency in Excel and Outlook and knowledge of MS Office
Ability to work under pressure in order to manage and meet strict deadlines
Performance driven and attention to detail. Must be able to deliver results in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

Monthly financial and management reporting.
Meeting specific month end deadlines in a timely manner.
Capture financial entries, review financial performance and distribute financial reports.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
Preparation of GP reports for analysis, and margin interrogation.
Compilation of G.L recons monthly.
Capture financial entries, compile reports for distribution to BU’s.
Fixed Asset Capex maintenance including applications, additions, disposal, depreciation and related accounting entries.
Prepare Exco packs and PDF documents.
Maintain internal control and compliance with company policies.
Ad hoc tasks as and when requested
Compliance/ Internal Processes
Monitor Finance compliance related tasks
Regular review and updates where necessary of Finance policies as allocated
Involvement in internal and external audits ensuring no material issues are noted
Drive system improvements where reporting is inaccurate or can be implemented to create efficiencies

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