Group Accountant – 6 Month Contract

Description / Synopsis

An international company based in Rosebank is seeking a Group Accountant on a 6-month contract basis. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial transaction processing and operational control across sales, intercompany activities, inventory, manufacturing, and procurement for their Group/Shared Services division. This role is suited for a finance professional with exposure to multi-entity accounting, preferably in a multinational environment.

Minimum Requirements: • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field • SAIPA/SAICA Articles advantageous • 3–5 years of accounting experience in a shared services or group environment • Experience in manufacturing, inventory, or shared services environments is preferred • Experience dealing with African entities or subsidiaries • Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Syspro/Sage Evolution advantageous) • Must be able to start immediately

Responsibilities • Capture and verify sales invoices and export documentation • Prepare reconciliations of sales orders, delivery notes, and invoices • Process daily and weekly sales and operational reports for management • Record and maintain inventory transactions, including GRNs and production entries • Support and assist with regular inventory counts and reconciliations • Raise and review purchase orders in line with procurement policies • Ensure procurement transactions are compliantly processed and authorised • Post journals, including payroll, depreciation, and operational adjustments • Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial entries • Assist with intercompany, VAT, WHT, payroll, and other reconciliations • Support the month-end close and reporting process • Prepare and maintain schedules for key balance sheet accounts • Help ensure readiness for internal and external audits • Uphold high standards of financial accuracy, control, and documentation • Identify, escalate and help address control weaknesses

Soft Skills / Additional Info • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent organisational and deadline management skills • Effective communication and teamwork with cross-functional teams • Analytical, proactive, and hands-on approach • High integrity and ability to handle confidential information

Desired Skills: • Accounting • Inventory Control • Reconciliations • Sage Evolution • SYSPRO • Tax • VAT processing

About The Employer:

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