Job Description

Greenlane Gear (Pty) Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable Accountant with more than 5 years' experience to join our team in Germiston. As our accountant, you will play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions including payments, preparing key financial reports, and supporting the financial health of our growing online business. You'll work closely with management and external accountants, ensuring our financial processes are efficient, complaint, and ready for business growth.

About Greenlane Gear (Pty) Ltd

Greenlane Gear is passionate about helping South Africans create better living and working spaces--whether it's organizing a garage, upgrading a home office, or heading outdoors. Operating primarily online from Germiston, we offer a wide range of quality products for the home, garden, and beyond, backed by excellent value and honest, South African service. Our team supports households and small businesses across the country via major e-commerce platforms and our own website, with fast delivery and hands-on customer care.

If you are a proactive, organized, and reliable financial professional who thrives in a dynamic, supportive environment, we want to hear from you!

Core Responsibilities

Recording Transactions:

Accurately capture daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments) in our accounting software.

Managing Accounts Payable and Receivable:

Issue invoices to clients, track incoming payments, send reminders for overdues, and manage vendor bills and vendor payments. Keep the Cashflow forecast fully updated and manage the cashflow Manage the foreign exchange contracts Preparing the VAT returns monthly

Bank Reconciliations:

Regularly reconcile bank statements with company records, investigating and correcting discrepancies.

Financial Reporting + Management Accounts:

Prepare Management Accounts that summarize key financial data, track performance against budget, and highlight trends for business planning.

Data Management:

Organize and maintain complete, accurate records for audits and tax preparation.

Essential Skills and Tools

Accuracy & Attention to Detail:

Meticulous in data entry and quick to spot and correct errors.

Organizational Skills:

Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Communication:

Clear, effective communicator with clients, management, and external accountants.

Compliance:

Familiar with local accounting standards and statutory requirements.

Qualifications

University Degree in Accounting.

Pastel Partner software proficiency is essential.

Accounting articles would be an advantage.

Key Deliverables

Timely and accurate issuing of invoices and recording of payments/receipts. Up-to-date reconciled bank accounts and ledgers. Monthly or quarterly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet). Well-organized and accessible financial records for audit and tax needs. Ready-to-submit financial documentation for tax preparation.

Location:

Greenlane Gear (Pty) Ltd, Germiston, Gauteng

Type:

Permanent / Full-time

Hours & Working Conditions

Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:30 Friday: 07:30 to 14:00 Office-based role in Wadeville, Germiston, Gauteng

Salary

Cost to Company: R 500,000 per annum

To Apply:

Please send your CV and a short cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R500000,00 per year

Application Question(s):

How have you previously managed cashflow forecasting and prepared VAT returns? Have you prepared management accounts or financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, etc.) for business planning or compliance?
Experience:

Pastel: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:

University Degree in Accounting (Required)
Work Location: In person