Accountant

We're Hiring: AccountantLocation: JHB SouthSalary: R350 000. 00 CTC per annum Are you a detail-oriented and driven finance professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for an experienced Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities: Assist with invoicing, processing monthly royalties and lease income, and following up on outstanding balances. Maintain daily banking schedules and distribute reports to the finance teamLoad supplier payments across multiple bank platforms and verify banking details against supplier documentation.

Manage beneficiary setups with required compliance documents (e. g. , bank letters, company registration, VAT certs). Oversee and update the asset register, process depreciation, and ensure correct accounting for acquisitions and disposals. Perform weekly bank reconciliations and ensure general ledger accuracy. Reconcile intercompany loan accounts monthly. Review and process credit card and fleet card transactions, investigating anomalies or overages. Coordinate new and cancelled fleet card applications. Support invoicing, creditor invoice processing, and respond to finance team queries as needed. Manage petty cash, process related entries, and maintain documentation for CFO approval.

Prepare journals with complete supporting documents for review and approval. Liaise with clients on payment plans and escalate issues to leadership when necessary. Collect rental and utility statements from third parties. Maintain and update staff files, including annual personal information sheets and payroll system updates. Assist with salary processing, including staff tips where applicable. Prepare month-end reports and ensure complete, organized financial files for the CFO. Contribute to year-end audit preparation and liaise with auditors during the audit process. Ensure timely and accurate SARS submissions (PAYE, VAT, Provisional Tax) and manage audit queries or reviews.

Hand over all SARS payment instructions to the Creditors Clerk at least one week before the deadline. Manage WCA submissions and address related issues. Maintain accurate and up-to-date franchise agreement registers, including key dates and compliance timelines. Maintain accounting master data in Sage Evolution (chart of accounts, customer/vendor/item cards). Support finance team members with ad hoc tasks and collaborative projects as needed. Requirements: B. com Accounting degree/SAIPAStrong knowledge of financial accounting and reconciliationsProficiency in Sage Evolution or similar ERP systemsSolid understanding of payroll and statutory compliance (SARS, WCA, etc.

)Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlinesExcellent attention to detail and organizational skillsStrong communication and teamwork capabilitiesWhy Join Us?Collaborative and supportive finance teamHands-on role with exposure to the full accounting cycleOpportunity to grow in a dynamic and evolving business environmentReady to step into a role where accuracy, structure, and teamwork are key? Apply today and become part of a team that values integrity, precision, and proactive problem-solving. Stefan PretoriusRecruiterstpretorius@communicate. co. za