Accountant

Introduction

We are looking for a proactive and dependable Accountant who thrives in a dynamic, project-based environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality financial outputs.

This is a key role within our organisation, where you will take ownership of the full accounting function, support leadership with reliable financial insights, and ensure that all compliance and reporting requirements are consistently met.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Month-end close management — orchestrates the full close calendar from AP/AR cut-off through management accounts delivery

• Management accounts preparation — P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, variance analysis, KPI dashboard; Director-ready quality for external CFO review

• Statutory compliance execution — VAT, PAYE, EMP201/501, provisional tax, CIPC; meets all deadlines; escalates risks 5+ days in advance

• Payment run management — prepares, reviews, and first-authorises payment batches; routes above-threshold items correctly per DOA

• Payroll processing and reconciliation — coordinates with HR; processes and reconciles monthly payroll; submits to Director for final approval. Cash flow management — daily bank monitoring, 13-week rolling forecast, minimum balance alerting

• Budget compilation and modelling — consolidates inputs, models scenarios, presents to Director

• Finance systems administration — accounting software, chart of accounts, cost centres, period management, access controls

• Staff management — line manages AR and AP Administrators; sets priorities, reviews outputs, manages performance

• DOA compliance — ensures no transaction is processed without required approval; maintains exceptions log

• Absence cover readiness — prepares comprehensive handover notes; briefs Director on critical actions before any absence

• ITNS controls — applies ASL-aligned procurement payment controls; manages supplier payment holds; produces ITNS engagement finance reports

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree  in accounting, Finance, or Commerce (BCom Accounting or equivalent) — mandatory (NQF7)

• Completed SAICA articles (CA(SA)) or SAIPA learnership preferred; or equivalent professional accounting qualification (CIMA)

• Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in Accounting (CTA / HDip Acc) is an advantage

• Minimum 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a full-function accounting role preferably in a SME (start-up environment with quick scalability)

• Proven track record of preparing management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) from source data to Director-ready pack — independently and to deadline

• Hands-on experience managing statutory compliance: VAT returns (VAT201), PAYE (EMP201, EMP501), provisional tax, CIPC annual returns and all other relevant statutory submissions

• Experience managing a month-end close cycle, including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries

• Experience authorising supplier payment runs and managing banking platform first-authorisation

• Experience line managing junior finance staff (administrators, clerks, or bookkeepers)

• Experience coordinating or supporting an external audit process — audit support file preparation, query resolution

• Proficiency with at least one mainstream accounting software package (e.g., Xero, Sage, Pastel / Accounting Online); system administration experience advantageous, Sage Intacct and Sage 300 People will be an advantage

• Proficient in Microsoft 365

• Experience in a project-based or engineering / construction environment is strongly preferred (cost centre tracking, project codes, engagement-level reporting)

• Experience working within a Delegation of Authority framework and maintaining a DOA exceptions log

Interested?

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, project-driven environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, simply click on the link provided and follow the application process:  https://wkf.ms/4uHqp7z?CSQ+Application+form=