Accountant (Fixed Term Contract)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr004160/EHo

Date posted:

Monday, August 3, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

480000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Some contracts are simply there to fill a gap. Others become the opportunity that puts your name on everyone's radar. If you enjoy getting stuck into complex accounting, thrive on structure and like knowing your work makes a measurable difference, this could be the contract that opens the next chapter of your career.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a JSE-listed services group based in Johannesburg West, looking for an Accountant to join the team on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension. This role sits at the heart of the finance function, supporting the Skills Development portfolio through financial reporting, reconciliations, compliance and statutory reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage intercompany transactions and SAP master data
Process journals, accruals, reversals, and month-end activities
Prepare bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations
Review accounts payable, receivables, and financial controls
Manage Skills Development, IT180, bursary and learnership reporting
Prepare management reports, board packs, and budget forecasts
Process VAT, PAYE, tax payments and resolve SARS queries
Support balance sheet, profit and loss reporting and compliance
Assist operational teams with finance queries and reporting
Ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements

Job Experience and Skills:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting essential
3 to 5 years' accounting and finance experience
SAP experience advantageous
Experience with Skills Development, IT180 submissions, bursary claims, learnership funding, and related reporting
Strong accounts payable experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes
Excellent analytical ability with exceptional attention to detail
Strong organisational, administration, and communication skills

If you're looking for a contract where you can hit the ground running, add immediate value, and potentially turn three months into something much bigger, then we'd love to hear from you.

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If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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