Accountant – Finance & Accounting Specialist

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team in Pretoria. The role involves managing journal entries, overseeing payroll, and supporting month‑end and year‑end close processes while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Key responsibilities

• Post journals, accruals, provisions and reclassifications accurately.
• Process weekly wage journals and maintain CAPEX tracking schedules.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance‑sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Assist with month‑end, quarter‑end and year‑end closing activities.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Track and report scrap, rework and warranty claims.
• Perform inventory accounting, including stock‑on‑hand and goods‑in‑transit reconciliation.
• Supervise the finance team handling local and foreign creditors.
• Accrue month‑end supplier invoices and monitor customer claims, debit notes and pricing discrepancies.
• Process daily customer remittances and follow up on overdue receivables.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, purchasing and quality teams.
• Provide financial support for new projects, product launches and capital expenditures.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and tax requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for inventory, fixed assets and production costs.
• Assist with statutory returns such as VAT and other local tax filings.
• Support internal controls and identify process‑improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Relevant degree or tertiary qualification in finance or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in a senior financial/administrative role.
• Strong knowledge of statutory and common‑law requirements affecting the company.
• Professional ethics and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and deadline‑driven mindset.

Required skills

• SAP
• Sage payroll
• Advanced Excel