Accountant

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

• Prepare monthly flash reports and management accounts

• 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:

  • 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)