Accountant

 

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB006360/JA

Date posted:

Monday, June 13, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

450 000 Annually


SUMMARY:
Dynamic and growing blue-chip concern based in the North, has an opportunity for a candidate that wants to grow, develop and become part of the business. Tertiary finance qualification essential. Previous commercial experience essential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

OVERVIEW
 
This role reports into the Finance Manager and is responsible for assisting with accounting, month end and year end reconciliations and preparation of audit files for local SA entities.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
  1. Supervise and initiating the processing of purchase invoices, receipts, sales invoices.
  2. Perform balance sheet reconciliations on monthly basis.
  3. Updating investment property schedules and fixed asset registers.
  4. General journals – e.g. MTM adjustments, straight line adjustments depreciation, accruals, interest, salaries journals, etc.
  5. Reconcile debtors and creditors statements monthly.
  6. Correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments and the calculation of the taxation on capital gains/losses.
  7. Analyse the resulting trial balance for mistakes / deviations and be able to discuss the results with the Finance Manager.
  8. Prepare a draft set of monthly management accounts and related notes
  9. Assist in formulating accounting policies.
  10. Identifying provisions and contingent liabilities
  11. Calculation of VAT and completion of the monthly returns.
  12. Reconciliations of input/output VAT to annual financial statements and monthly trial balances
  13. Recording and identifying short comings in internal controls.
 ABILITIES AND SKILLS
  1. Planning, organizing and coordination skills
  2. Problem solving skills
  3. Management skills
  4. Leadership Skills
  5. Analytical Skills
  6. Communications skills
  7. Decision making skills
  8. Attention to detail
  9. Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
  10. Sage and MDA experience is advantageous
 
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS
  1. Matric with Accounting at Higher Grade
  2. BCom degree or equivalent degree with Accounting III and taxation
  3. Completed SAIPA articles
  4. 6 years plus experience in a similar role
 SOFTWARE PACKAGE EXPERIENCE
  1. Pastel/Sage
  2. Microsoft office – Excel and Word, Windows
  3. CaseWare (not compulsory)
  4. Payroll (not compulsory)

 

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.


 

 

 

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a Financial accountant looking to take ownership of the full accounting function within a dynamic and growing FMCG environment?Our client is a well-established medium-sized FMCG business based in Johannesburg East, seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Financial accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with the business...
Today


Senior Property Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 500000 Annually
Are you a technically strong Financial accountant ready to take ownership of a diverse property portfolio?
Today


Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
FINANCIAL accountant x2 | SANDTONCompleted your articles? Built your commercial experience? Ready for more ownership?I am recruiting two Financial accountants for an established group operating within the Financial Services / Technology environment. This is an excellent opportunity for SAIPA or SAICA professionals who have gained solid post-articles experience and are ready to take ownership of a ...
Today


Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Financial accountant | Up to R 600 000.00 | SandtonAre you a qualified SAIPA or SAICA professional who is ready to take ownership of the full finance function? If you enjoy working across the numbers, managing deadlines and being the person the business can rely on, this could be your next move.
Today


Senior Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Senior accountant | Up to R 750 000.00 | SandtonAre you an experienced accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, keeping things running smoothly and making sure the numbers tell the right story? If you’re ready to take the next step after articles, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Today


Cost Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Are you a commercially minded Cost & Management accountant who enjoys working with numbers, analysing costs and driving business performance?Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based on the East Rand, is looking for a hands-on finance professional to join their team and play a key role in providing accurate financial and commercial insights to management.
Today


Management Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Management accountant | Up to R 800 000.00 | JHB South Your numbers should do more than balance — they should drive the business.Are you a commercially minded Management accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, understanding what drives costs and turning financial information into meaningful business decisions? This could be your next career move.
Today


Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Still wrapping your career in the same old routine? Maybe it’s time to unpack something bigger.
Today


Group Financial Accountant
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 500000 Annually
Forget sitting on the sidelines, this is where the numbers meet the machines. If you're a Group accountant in JHB East, step into the mining equipment industry and get closer to the action.
Today


Junior Accountant
Location: Pretoria
Salary: 180 000 Annually
Ready to build your accounting career in a fast-paced, multinational environment?This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Junior Bookkeeper to gain hands-on exposure across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, reconciliations and month-end reporting. If you’re detail-driven, eager to learn and looking to develop your accounting skills within a professional internati...
1 day ago


Create a free job alert for Accountant in Johannesburg

Enter your email address below and we will email you similar jobs when they become available:

You can cancel at any time. We will not spam you.
By giving us your email address your agree to our Terms and Conditions

 

Jobseekers

Register your CV Search jobs CV writing

Recruiter

Advertise jobs Search the CV database

General

Disclaimer Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy POPIA manual Unsubscribe

© Copyright 2026 Job Placements. All Rights Reserved.