Job Description

Job Summary A well-established Financial Services Provider (FSP) is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their head office in Pretoria. This permanent role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for managing financial records, reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, proven accounting experience, and the ability to deliver accurate financial information to support strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
Procurement and Suppliers
Review primary source documents.
Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, budget limits, and authority levels.
Check completeness of supporting documentation.
Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms.
General Accounting Records & Reconciliations
Review cash books, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.
Process non-routine/complex journal entries and review entries posted by bookkeepers.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accounts are appropriately balanced.
Ensure validity and completeness of intercompany and related-party transactions.
Prepare/review payroll information and supplier/customer age analysis.
Management Information
Prepare accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flows.
Develop management reporting templates.
Sales Function
Prepare and maintain revenue calculations with supporting documentation.
Validate system-generated revenue inputs against agreements.
Collect outstanding customer balances and maintain AUM summaries.
Treasury & Financial Soundness
Review bookkeeper functions and cash flow preparation.
Prepare calculations for financial soundness monitoring (liquidity, CAR, solvency).
Release payments and beneficiaries on the banking platform when required.
Taxation
Prepare VAT reconciliations, working papers, tax computations, and DWT returns.
Ensure SARS balances are accurate and payments are made on time.
Address audit queries and maintain valid tax clearance.
Audit & Year-End
Provide auditors and management with required information.
Prepare annual financial statements.
Budgets
Prepare annual budgets for allocated entities and support areas.
Special Projects
Execute and monitor special accounting projects as assigned.
Strategic and Other Responsibilities
Participate in meetings, provide policy feedback, and assist in training peers.
Collaborate on policy and strategy considerations.
Other (Company Specific)
Assist with accounting work across the group when required.
Requirements
Degree in Accounting or equivalent (BCom or BCompt (Acc))
Accountant I: Completed articles and 3 years' accounting experience, or 10 years' accounting experience
Accounting principles and practices
Proficiency in SAGEX3, Excel, Outlook, Word, Draftworx
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Planning and organising
Problem analysis and solving
Effective communication
Ability to work under pressure
Methodical, focused, team-oriented, and an active learner
Benefits

• Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.

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