Financial Accountant (Johannesburg)

Company and Job Description A well-established and growing group within the restaurant and hospitality sector is looking for experienced Accountants to join its finance team, with opportunities available in Johannesburg and Cape Town . This is a hands-on accounting position where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting function while providing reliable financial support to operational management. The environment is fast-paced and exceptionally high-volume , so you need to be comfortable working under pressure while maintaining accuracy and control. The business is looking for someone who values stability, loyalty and long-term career growth and wants to become an integral part of the organisation rather than simply looking for their next short-term career move.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounting processes through to trial balance
• Manage creditors, debtors and cashbooks
• Perform bank processing and reconciliations
• Complete general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Prepare information and supporting documentation for auditors
• Manage cost-of-sales and food-cost accounting
• Ensure accurate and efficient GAAP-related accounting processes
• Provide financial support to operational managers
• Maintain accuracy and control across a high-volume transactional environment

Job Experience and Skills Required: Education:

• BCom degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field • Completed articles will be advantageous Experience:

• Preferably 35 years' post-qualification accounting experience
• Strong full-function accounting experience
• Experience within a high-volume environment is essential
• Restaurant, hospitality, FMCG or retail exposure will be advantageous

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