Accountant
Ad hoc client · Johannesburg, Gauteng · Market-related
Posted 12 September 2026
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A well established and growing company is seeking a detail oriented, hands on Accountant to join their dynamic finance team.
The ideal candidate has strong Syspro experience and a solid grasp of day-to-day accounting processes. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient management of financial transactions and records including cash book, general ledger, accounts payable and receivable while helping maintain financial accuracy,strong internal controls and reliable financial information to management.
This is a great opportunity for a finance professional who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys working in a fast paced environment and is eager to contribute to a successful, growing business.
Duties & Responsibilities
Daily responsibilities include
- Print and send bank statements throughout the day (4 staggered times).
- Collect cash from COD customers as required.
- Issue petty cash on a daily and ad-hoc basis for small purchases, refunds or change for COD customers paying cash.
- Process card transactions for COD customers, using th card machine as required.
- Run Daily Figures reports for management.
- Check the accuracy of credit notes and authorise once completed.
- Clear the GRN for shipments.
Monthly responsibilities include
- Prepare and reconcile GL recons for all income statement and balance sheet accounts.
- Allocate asset numbers for all asset aquisitions and prepare asset take- on forms for the Syspro assets module.
- Prepare specific monthly manual journals using basic accounting principles.
- Prepare Summary Management Report.
- Reconcile credit card statement to GL codes.
- Review creditors recons prepared by accounts payable.
- Run WIP job status reports and clear jobs with small differences.
- Complete Syspro month- end run on month-end day.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Matric/ National Senior Certificate (essential).
- Relevant accounting degreee and/or bookkeeping degree/qualification.
- Syspro Experience (Non- Negotiable) dealing specifically with :
- Cash book.
- General Ledger with sub-module journal posting.
- Accounts Receivable (basic).
- Accounts Payable (basic).
- Manual journals using basic accounting principles.
Package & Remuneration
Market -related remuneration supported by valuable employee benefits which includes Medical Aid and Provident Fund.
Interested?
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to fair and equitable recruitment practices. Appointments will be made based on the successful candidates qualifications, skills, experience and business requirements.