Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr004134/ClaG

Date posted:

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

420000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Ready to take the next step in your finance career? An established organisation in Centurion is looking for a motivated and analytical Financial Accountant to join their growing finance team.

POSITION INFO:

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full finance function while working closely with senior stakeholders. The successful candidate will contribute to financial reporting, compliance, reconciliations, budgeting, and business performance analysis, ensuring the organisation maintains strong financial controls and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Compile accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Verify the completeness and accuracy of financial records and transactions
Perform reconciliations across multiple sites and cost centres

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

Oversee day-to-day creditor and debtor activities
Reconcile customer and supplier accounts
Manage outstanding balances and assist with collection processes
Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and timeously

Planning, Budgets & Forecasts

Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts
Monitor actual performance against budget
Investigate and explain financial variances to management

Treasury & Cash Flow

Monitor cash positions and banking activities
Prepare and review bank reconciliations
Assist in managing working capital and cash flow requirements
Support cash planning initiatives

Regulatory Compliance & Tax

Ensure compliance with relevant accounting principles and internal policies
Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
Assist during external audit processes and provide supporting documentation
Maintain accurate records for compliance purposes

Management Reporting & Financial Analysis

Deliver meaningful financial insights and management reports
Analyse trends, performance metrics, and business costs
Identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and cost savings
Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis

Governance & Internal Controls

Maintain effective financial controls and procedures
Ensure accurate record management and document retention
Assist in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks

Success Measures

Your performance will be measured against:

Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting
Timely month-end and year-end close processes
Compliance with statutory and reporting deadlines
Quality and resolution of reconciliations
Effective management of cash flow
Successful audit outcomes and reduced audit findings

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Completed Articles (3 years)

Experience

2–3 years of post-article accounting experience
Proven experience with financial reporting and account reconciliations
Exposure to ERP or accounting systems such as Sage, SAP, Syspro, Oracle, Pastel, or similar

Advantageous

Professional affiliation or registration with SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA, or CIMA

Key Competencies

Strong financial and analytical acumen
Advanced Excel proficiency
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Effective problem-solving abilities
High ethical standards and professionalism

The Ideal Candidate

You are a dependable finance professional who thrives in a detail-focused environment. You are proactive, accountable, and capable of working independently while contributing positively to a broader team. Your commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement enables you to deliver high-quality work consistently.

Why Explore This Opportunity?

This role offers excellent exposure to a broad spectrum of finance functions within a stable and supportive business environment. You'll work closely with experienced leaders, enhance your technical expertise, and build a solid foundation for long-term career growth in finance.

Apply Today

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Chartered Accountants
General Finance Professionals

Should you not receive feedback within two weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your profile will remain on our database for future opportunities aligned with your experience and career aspirations.
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