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Accountant

Job Crystal
Full-time
On-site
Centurion, South Africa
Accounting

Job Intro

Accountant - Centurion, GP Gauteng

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: 1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Prepare monthly flash reports and management accounts

Job Specification

  • Ensure accurate and complete balance sheet reconciliations within agreed timelines
  • Prepare month-end files for audit and compliance purposes
  • Provide regular financial reporting to the Financial Manager, including:

    • Offer

    • Performance vs budget and forecast
    • Key cost and revenue drivers
    • Actionable insights to close financial gaps
  • Maintain Work in Progress (WIP) schedules and report on high-risk projects
  • Coordinate in-month financial data from Project Managers
    • 2. Accounting Operations
    • Manage the day-to-day accounting function
    • Determine and record revenue and expenditure accurately
    • Perform monthly revenue forecasting and analysis
    • Produce weekly and monthly revenue reports
    • Oversee financial transactions and ensure invoices are processed timeously
    • Perform accounts receivable and payable reconciliations
    • Identify and resolve outstanding balances
    • Maintain accurate financial records in line with company standards
    • Review accounting activities to ensure sound internal controls
    • Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
    3. Debtors Management
    • Weekly follow-up on outstanding debtors
    • Ensure accurate invoicing to minimise credit notes
    • Maintain debtor statements, reconciliations, and age analysis
    • Proactively engage with customers to ensure timeous payment
    • Escalate high-risk or overdue accounts appropriately
    4. VAT & Statutory Compliance
    • Perform monthly VAT reconciliations
    • Maintain VAT control accounts
    • Ensure compliance with:
      • VAT Act
      • Income Tax Act
      • Companies Act
    • Support statutory submissions and audits
    5. Fixed Assets & Stock Control
    • Maintain and control the fixed asset register
    • Facilitate quarterly stock and asset counts
    • Ensure asset and stock controls, cut-offs, and delivery procedures are followed
    • Investigate and resolve variances
    6. Budgeting, Forecasting & Project Accounting
    • Assist with annual budget preparation
    • Support financial forecasts for bids and projects
    • Analyse project costs and ensure correct cost allocation
    • Work with Project Managers on:
      • Cost-to-complete tools
      • Project financial projections
      • Quarterly forecasts and annual budgets
    • Monitor project profitability and identify scope creep or variation risks
    • Perform variance analysis and provide business explanations
    7. Audit Support
    • Assist with internal and external audits
    • Prepare audit files and supporting documentation
    • Implement audit findings and recommendations
    8. People Management & Leadership
    • Supervise and support bookkeepers or junior finance staff (where applicable)
    • Coach and develop team members
    • Ensure effective delegation of duties
    • Promote a high-performance, ethical, and collaborative finance culture
    • Model company values and professionalism
    Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies Technical Skills & Knowledge
    • Accounting principles and standards (basic IFRS understanding)
    • Project accounting and WIP management
    • Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
    • VAT, Income Tax, and financial compliance
    • Financial systems (e.g. MS Dynamics AX or similar)
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel
    • Financial reporting and audit preparation
    Core Competencies
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
    • High attention to detail and accuracy
    • Results-driven and deadline-oriented
    • Ability to manage large volumes of data
    • Strong communication (written and verbal)
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
    • Professional judgement and accountability
    Experience Requirements
    • Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Accountant
    • Proven experience in:
      • Project accounting
      • Management accounts
      • VAT reconciliation and compliance
      • Large or decentralised organisations
    • Experience supervising or reviewing junior finance staff (advantage)
    • Experience in manufacturing or project-based environments (advantage)
    Education & Qualifications
    • Matric (Essential)
    • Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related commercial field (Advantage)
    • Relevant accounting certifications (Advantage)


    Monthly Salary: Market related