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Ariston is a strategy and advisory firm specializing in enhancing organizational capability through tailored solutions. Our bespoke approaches aim to simplify business processes and drive sustainable growth. By combining traditional methods with innovative solutions designed by Ariston, we help organizations achieve their optimal results. At Ariston, we are dedicated to empowering businesses to reach their full potential.

**About the Role**

Ariston is seeking an experienced and highly motivated **Advisory Services Consultant** to join our growing Advisory division. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong consulting expertise who enjoys solving complex business challenges, driving organisational transformation, and delivering measurable value to clients across various industries.

The successful candidate will work closely with clients to analyse business needs, develop strategic recommendations, improve operational performance, manage projects, and support the implementation of business improvement initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Lead strategic advisory and organisational transformation engagements.
* Analyse business processes and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
* Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and implementation roadmaps.
* Facilitate stakeholder engagements, workshops, and executive presentations.
* Manage consulting projects from initiation through to delivery.
* Conduct research, benchmarking, and data analysis to support client solutions.
* Build and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring exceptional service delivery.
* Support business development initiatives, proposal preparation, and client presentations.
* Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge sharing within the Advisory team.

**Minimum Requirements**

* Bachelor’s degree in business, Commerce, Finance, Management, or a related field.
* Relevant postgraduate qualification (Honours) will be advantageous.
* 3\+ years' experience in management consulting, business advisory, strategy, or organisational development.
* Strong analytical, problem\-solving, and project management skills.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation, and communication abilities.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
* Ability to work independently while managing multiple client engagements.

**If you are passionate about strategy, business transformation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.**

**To Apply:**  
Please submit your updated CV, along with your qualifications and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Application Question(s):

* Are you a South African citizen?

Education:

* Bachelors (Preferred)

Experience:

* Financial Analysis: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Advisory Accountant

**Accountant**

**Onsite \- based in Sandton**

**R30,000\-R40,000 CTC per month (can be neg for right candidate)**

**About the Role**

Our client is a fast\-moving technology company at the forefront of digital experience, innovation, and intelligence\-led solutions. As the business continues to scale, they're looking for a dedicated and detail\-oriented Accountant to join their finance team, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

This is a great opportunity for a hands\-on accounting professional who wants to be part of a business that's genuinely shaping how technology and experience come together**.** 

**What You'll Be Doing**

* Processing daily accounting transactions in Sage Accounting
* Performing bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate records
* Managing accounts payable and receivable
* Preparing monthly management accounts
* Handling month\-end and year\-end closing procedures
* Preparing and submitting VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL returns
* Assisting with provisional tax and corporate income tax compliance
* Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating discrepancies
* Maintaining the fixed asset register
* Ensuring compliance with South African accounting and tax regulations
* Liaising with SARS, auditors, banks and external service providers
* Supporting process improvements across the finance function

**What You'll Need**

***Education***

* Matric/Grade
* 3\-Year Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar

***Experience***

* 3–5 years' accounting experience in a similar role, ideally in a similar industry
* Advanced Excel skills
* Practical experience with Sage Accounting (essential)
* Hands\-on experience with SARS e\-Filing and tax submissions (essential)
* Advanced knowledge of VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and Corporate Income Tax

***Skills***

* Strong grasp of South African accounting principles
* Sharp attention to detail and problem\-solving ability
* Excellent written and verbal communication in English
* Discretion with confidential information
* Reliable, ethical, and able to work independently under pressure

Pay: R30 000,00 \- R40 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

Accountant

**About iStore**  

iStore is the home of everything Apple and Africa’s largest Apple Premium Reseller. With more than 41 physical and online stores across Africa, we provide expert advice, Apple Authorised Repairs, Business and Education solutions, training, and technical support for everything Apple.  

  

**About the Role**  

We are looking for an experienced Credit Analyst to support the assessment and approval of customer finance applications across the iStore retail network.


This role is responsible for reviewing customer credit applications, assessing affordability and financial risk, and making sound credit decisions within agreed turnaround times. As our stores trade seven days a week, the successful candidate must be available to work retail hours, including weekends and public holidays.


The role requires someone who is analytical, decisive and customer\-focused, while ensuring that all applications are assessed responsibly and in line with our credit policies and risk appetite.

**Key Responsibilities**
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### **Credit Assessment and Decision\-Making**

* Review and analyse customer finance applications to determine creditworthiness and affordability.
* Make independent credit decisions within the required approval limits and service\-level timeframes.
* Interpret credit bureau reports, customer financial information and supporting documentation.
* Identify potential credit, affordability, fraud and compliance risks.
* Approve, decline or refer applications in line with company credit policies and risk appetite.
* Clearly document the rationale for all credit decisions.

Recommend appropriate risk\-mitigation measures where required.  
* 

**Customer and Portfolio Risk Management**  

* Monitor customer exposure, credit limits, risk ratings and account performance.
* Conduct regular credit reviews and ensure customer information remains accurate and up to date.
* Identify changes in customer risk profiles and escalate concerns where necessary.
* Support the responsible management of the consumer finance portfolio.

Assist with the identification of trends, risks and potential areas of concern within the portfolio.  
* 

**Retail and Business Support**  

* Provide efficient credit decision support to iStore teams across the retail network.
* Work closely with stores and internal stakeholders to resolve application queries and outstanding information.
* Balance responsible credit decision\-making with the need to provide a positive customer experience.
* Communicate credit decisions clearly and professionally.
* Provide objective guidance on the risks, benefits and potential implications of applications.
* Support credit\-related projects, reporting, data analysis and forecasting where required.

**Qualifications and Experience**  

* Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management or a related field.
* Three to five years’ experience in credit analysis, consumer finance, retail finance, banking or a related environment.
* Experience assessing individual consumer credit applications.
* Strong understanding of the full credit lifecycle.
* Experience reading and interpreting credit bureau records.
* Sound knowledge of affordability assessments, financial analysis and credit risk principles.
* Experience working within credit policies, approval limits and service\-level requirements.
* Proficiency in data analysis, reporting and Microsoft Excel.
* Experience in a high\-volume retail or consumer finance environment would be advantageous.

**Working hours**  

This role supports a retail environment and requires flexibility to work:

* Weekends (Rotation, so not every weekend)
* Public holidays where required
* Retail trading hours
* Shifts or scheduled standby periods, where required

**What we offer*** The opportunity to join a diverse team of passionate individuals.
* Exposure to one of the world’s leading technology brands.
* A fast\-paced and challenging retail environment.
* The opportunity to expand your credit, risk and consumer finance experience.

A role where your decisions directly support both the customer experience and the responsible growth of the business.  
* 

**Competencies*** Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills.
* Sound judgement and the ability to make confident, objective decisions.
* High attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong understanding of responsible lending and affordability principles.
* Ability to interpret complex credit and financial information.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Strong time\-management and organisational skills.
* Able to work effectively under pressure and manage high application volumes.
* Ethical, transparent and consistent in decision\-making.
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast\-paced retail environment.

Strong relationship\-building and stakeholder\-management skills.  
* 

**Background Checks**  

Should your application be successful, relevant background checks will be conducted. It will include criminal record, credit, identity, qualification and reference checks.

Credit Analyst – Consumer Finance

**About Core Group**


Core Group represents some of the world’s most valued and loved brands in Sub\-Saharan Africa. It is our mission to empower individuals and organisations with the world’s leading personal technology products and services.


We are the leading distributor of various products in Sub\-Saharan Africa.


Our responsibilities span supply chain management, marketing management, channel management, enterprise sales, and media relations, with an operational footprint across Botswana, Namibia, Nigeria, and South Africa.

 **About the Role**


We are looking for a **Finance Administrator** to join our Operations Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high\-volume, process\-driven environment and has strong attention to detail.


You will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of EFT refunds and trade\-in cashbacks, managing cash suspense accounts, and supporting store operations through effective query resolution. The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to handle repetitive tasks efficiently, and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies.


This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial control, ensuring operational efficiency, and enabling the broader finance team to focus on cashbook management and system improvements.

 **Key Responsibilities:**

**EFT Refund Processing**

* Process and manage approximately 200–250 EFT refunds per month.
* Verify refund requests, including customer details, banking information, and validity of the claim.
* Ensure funds are available prior to processing refunds.
* Prepare and maintain supporting documentation, including payment packs and system screenshots.
* Submit refunds for approval in line with internal controls and policies.

**EFT Trade\-in Refunds (Cashbacks)**

* Process high volumes of trade\-in cashback transactions (approximately 1,000–1,250 per month).
* Validate invoices, customer details, and banking information prior to payment.
* Ensure timely and accurate processing to support customer experience and service levels.

**Cash Suspense Management**

* Investigate and resolve cash suspense items and variances.
* Liaise with stores via phone and email to resolve discrepancies.
* Process journals and adjustments where required.
* Log and follow up on system\-related issues (e.g., ERP tickets).
* Ensure timely clearing and reconciliation of suspense accounts.

**Reporting \& Administration**

* Process daily invoice amendments for stores and online transactions.
* Assist with bank guarantee applications and submissions.
* Provide documentation for second\-hand goods certificate renewals.
* Dispatch manual invoice books as requested by stores.
* Respond to store queries via email and telephonic communication.

**Petty Cash Management**

* Review and approve store petty cash transactions.
* Ensure compliance with internal policies and supporting documentation requirements.

**Ad Hoc Duties**

* Support the finance team with administrative and operational tasks as required.
* Assist in maintaining continuity of operations during peak periods or team absences.

 **Required Skills \& Experience:**

* 1–3 years working experience in an fast\-paced, high volume administrative role.
* Exposure to retail and/or distribution environments beneficial.
* Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Syspro) advantageous.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.


**Qualifications:**

* Completed Matric (Minimum requirement)
* Relevant Finance or Accounting qualification advantageous


**Key Competencies:**

* Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
* Ability to manage high volumes and repetitive tasks efficiently
* Strong problem\-solving and investigative skills
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* High level of integrity, accountability, and reliability

**If your application is successful, background checks will be conducted (criminal record, credit, ID verification, matric verification, and references).**

Finance Administrator

**ABOUT THE COMPANY**


Core Group is a group of companies representing some of the world’s leading technology brands across Sub\-Saharan Africa.


As a market leader in consumer electronics distribution and retail, we partner with globally recognised brands to deliver world\-class technology solutions across retail, enterprise, education, and commercial channels throughout Africa.


Our business operates in a fast\-paced, high\-volume, and highly entrepreneurial environment where innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement are part of our everyday culture.

**ABOUT THE ROLE**


We are looking for a technically strong, commercially minded, and detail\-oriented Specialist Accountant to join our Accounts Payable team.


We are looking for an individual who can bring strong accounting principles, process improvement capability, leadership support, and operational finance expertise into a complex and high\-volume environment.


The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the Accounts Payable function across both local and foreign suppliers, while also driving process optimisation, controls, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives within the department.


This role requires someone who is comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple priorities, driving accountability within the team, and partnering closely with both operational and finance stakeholders across the business.

**REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualifications**

* Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance (BCom Accounting or similar preferred)

**Experience**

* Minimum 5 years’ experience within an Accounts Payable or Finance environment.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles, creditor processes, reconciliations, and financial controls
* Experience working in a high\-volume, deadline\-driven environment
* Exposure to foreign creditors, forex payments, and large supplier accounts advantageous
* Strong ERP/system experience essential

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Accounts Payable \& Financial Control**

* Ensure all supplier payments (local and foreign) and customer refunds are processed accurately and within agreed payment terms
* Ensure integrity and accuracy of the Accounts Payable function, including reconciliations, allocations, ageing analysis, and cashbook updates
* Review and monitor creditor ageing to proactively identify risks, outstanding items, and process gaps
* Ensure all invoices comply with VAT and statutory requirements prior to processing
* Maintain strong financial controls and governance within the AP process
* Assist with month\-end, audit preparation, and finance reporting requirements

**Process Improvement \& Systems**

* Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiencies, and reduce manual intervention within the AP environment
* Drive process optimisation initiatives and assist with system enhancements and implementations
* Develop and maintain GL coding standards and ensure accurate allocation of expenses and cost centres
* Ensure accurate maintenance of vendor master data and banking information

**Stakeholder \& Supplier Management**

* Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and cross\-functional teams
* Ensure supplier queries and escalations are resolved professionally and within agreed turnaround times
* Partner with operational teams to resolve GRV, invoice, and reconciliation discrepancies effectively

**Compliance \& Governance**

* Ensure compliance with internal finance policies, controls, and statutory requirements
* Support audit requirements by ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and readily available
* Maintain high levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and financial integrity across all AP processes

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**

* Strong accounting and reconciliation capability
* High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking
* Ability to manage pressure and tight deadlines
* Process\-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Hands\-on leadership style with a willingness to support operationally when required
* Comfortable operating in a fast\-paced, evolving business environment
* Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency

Specialist Accountant - Accounts Payable

### **About Core Group**


Core Group is a leading distributor and retailer of premium consumer technology products across Southern Africa. As the official distributor for global brands including Apple, we operate across both wholesale and retail channels, delivering world\-class products and customer experiences through our extensive partner network and owned retail footprint.


Driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a passion for technology, Core Group continues to grow rapidly — offering employees the opportunity to work in a dynamic, high\-performance environment where commercial impact truly matters.

### **About the Role**


We are seeking a commercially minded **Financial Business Partner** to join our growing team based in Sandton. This is a hands\-on, in\-office role for a qualified management accountant who thrives in a fast\-paced retail and wholesale environment and enjoys translating financial insights into meaningful business decisions.


You will partner closely with senior leadership and operational teams, providing financial guidance, performance analysis, and strategic support to drive profitability, efficiency, and sustainable growth.

### **Key Responsibilities**

* Act as a trusted finance partner to commercial and operational stakeholders
* Deliver accurate management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
* Provide insightful financial modelling and business cases to support strategic initiatives
* Analyse margins, costs, and working capital across retail and wholesale channels
* Support pricing strategies and profitability optimisation
* Develop dashboards and reporting to track key performance indicators
* Identify risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis
* Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting

### **Requirements**

* **CIMA qualification (completed or near completion)**
* **3–8 years’ experience in management accounting** within retail, wholesale, distribution, or consumer electronics
* **Retail and wholesale experience is essential**
* **Expert\-level Excel skills** (advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial models; Power BI advantageous)
* Strong analytical capability with the ability to convert data into commercial insight
* Highly detail\-oriented, proactive, and results\-driven
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Comfortable working in a fully **in\-office environment in Sandton**


If you are an analytically strong finance professional looking to make a real commercial impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Finance Business Partner

We are offering an exciting opportunity for ambitious graduates to join our **SAICA Training Programme** and begin their journey toward qualifying as a **Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))** with the **South African Institute of Chartered Accountants**.


This programme provides structured practical experience, professional mentorship, and exposure to key areas of finance and business to support your development as a future finance leader.

### **Key Learning Areas**


Participants in the programme will gain exposure to:

* Financial reporting and accounting
* Financial analysis and business insights
* Risk and compliance
* Internal controls and governance
* Commercial and strategic decision\-making

### **Minimum Requirements**

* Completed or completing a **SAICA\-accredited accounting degree**
* Eligible to enter into a **SAICA Training Contract**
* Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills
* High attention to detail
* Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn

### **What You Can Expect**

* A structured **SAICA training programme**
* Mentorship from experienced finance professionals
* Practical exposure to real business environments
* A supportive learning and development culture


This programme provides an excellent platform for graduates who want to build a long\-term career in finance and achieve the prestigious **CA(SA)** designation.

SAICA Programme 26/27

Core Group is the leading distributor and retailer of premium technology and lifestyle products across Southern Africa. As the home of brands like Apple, Nintendo, DJI, and more, Core Group operates a dynamic ecosystem spanning retail, wholesale, e\-commerce, and services through its iStore network and partner channels.


With a strong focus on innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence, Core Group offers a fast\-paced, entrepreneurial environment where talented individuals can make a meaningful impact and grow their careers.

### **Role Overview**


We are seeking a highly analytical and detail\-oriented Assistant Financial Manager to take ownership of financial reporting, team oversight, and commercial finance insights within the business.


This role plays a critical part in reviewing and signing off on financial results, managing a small finance team, identifying anomalies, and acting as a key advisor to the business on financial performance and risk\-related matters.

### **Key Responsibilities**

* Review and sign off on monthly financial results, including:
	+ Income Statement
	+ Balance Sheet
	+ Cash Flow
* Analyse budget vs actual performance and investigate variances and anomalies
* Act as the primary point of contact for interpreting financial results across the business
* Identify, assess, and resolve non\-standard financial issues and risks
* Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to finance team members
* Manage and review team outputs to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
* Drive financial accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement in reporting processes
* Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide insights and improve decision\-making
* Oversee inter\-company accounting and foreign currency transactions

### **Requirements**

* BCom \+ CTA qualification
* Minimum 3 years’ commercial experience in a finance role (Accountant / Senior Accountant / Financial Controller)
* Proven experience managing or supervising finance team members
* Exposure to foreign currencies and intercompany transactions (essential)
* Experience with Syspro (advantageous)
* CA(SA) qualification (beneficial)

### **Key Competencies**

* Strong leadership and people management capability
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Advanced Excel and strong overall computer literacy
* Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills
* High attention to detail and strong discipline
* Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines
* Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, changing environment
* Proactive, efficient, and solutions\-driven
* Experience using AI tools (e.g. Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity and insights

Finance Manager

iStore is looking for an experienced Cashbook Controller to join our high\-volume, fast\-paced Finance Shared Services team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timely reconciliation of cash transactions across the Group.


The successful candidate will take ownership of bank and cashbook reconciliations, suspense accounts, and settlement controls, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies efficiently. This role suits someone who is detail\-driven, deadline\-focused, and confident working in a complex, high\-transaction environment.

**Key Responsibilities**

* Analyse and reconcile bank statements on a daily and monthly basis
* Analyse and reconcile bank cashbooks, ensuring completeness and accuracy
* Monitor, analyse, and clear cash suspense accounts timeously
* Reconcile and balance sub\-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving variances
* Assist with the preparation and finalisation of monthly consolidated bank reconciliations
* Identify, investigate, and resolve unreconciled items and settlement differences
* Liaise effectively with Accountants, Banks, Sales Teams, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable to resolve queries and discrepancies
* Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
* Proactively identify risks, trends, or process gaps and recommend improvements

 **Minimum Requirements**

* Relevant tertiary qualification – BCom or equivalent
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Cashbook Controller or similar finance role
* Experience in a high\-volume transactional environment is essential
* Strong reconciliation experience is critical
* Candidates with Credit Control or Accounts Payable experience will be considered, provided they demonstrate strong reconciliation skills and problem\-solving ability

 **Key Competencies \& Skills**

* Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
* Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across finance and business teams
* Advanced Excel skills and general computer literacy
* Service\-oriented mindset with a focus on delivery and resolution
* Disciplined, structured, and able to work under pressure
* High levels of efficiency and accountability
* Ability to proactively identify risks and resolve issues before escalation  

Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Cashbook Controller

The Accountant – Finance Shared Services is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely and consistent recording, reconciliation and reporting of operating expenses across multiple business entities. The role plays a key part in delivering an efficient month\-end close, maintaining the integrity of the financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and providing meaningful financial insights that support informed business decisions.

**Key Responsibilities**
========================

### **Financial Accounting \& Month\-End Close**

* Process and maintain accurate accounting records for operating expenses across multiple entities.
* Execute month\-end close activities in accordance with finance reporting deadlines (BD1–BD5\).
* Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments and reallocations.
* Ensure all expenses are accurately recorded within the correct accounting period.
* Monitor daily financial transactions and investigate unusual or incomplete postings.
* Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Investigate and resolve reconciling items within agreed timelines.
* Maintain supporting documentation for all reconciliations.
* Ensure balance sheet integrity through regular review and analysis.

### **Financial Analysis \& Reporting**

* Analyse operating expenses and identify material variances.
* Investigate unexpected movements and determine root causes.
* Provide clear commentary and explanations for monthly financial results.
* Support Finance Managers with financial analysis and reporting requirements.
* Highlight risks, missing costs and opportunities for improvement.
* Ensure compliance with IFRS, the Companies Act, tax regulations and internal accounting policies.
* Support internal and external audit requirements.
* Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes.
* Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

### **Shared Services Operations**

* Support multiple business entities within the Finance Shared Services environment.
* Assist team members during peak reporting periods.
* Maintain standardised accounting processes across all supported entities.
* Contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and accuracy.

### **Stakeholder Support**

* Build strong working relationships with Finance Managers and business stakeholders.
* Respond to finance queries accurately and within agreed service levels.
* Provide financial insights that assist operational decision\-making.
* Communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non\-finance stakeholders.
* Deliver timely and accurate month\-end financial close (BD1–BD5\).
* Maintain high levels of accuracy across journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
* Complete balance sheet reconciliations within reporting deadlines.
* Identify and resolve financial discrepancies promptly.
* Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and governance requirements.
* Support effective collaboration across the Finance Shared Services team.
* Deliver meaningful financial commentary and variance analysis.

**Minimum Qualifications**
==========================

* BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

**Experience Required**
=======================

* Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
* Experience within a shared services environment would be advantageous.
* Completed audit articles will be considered beneficial.
* Experience preparing month\-end journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
* Exposure to ERP systems such as Syspro or similar financial systems.
* Strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
* Knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards.
* Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis.
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
* ERP system experience (Syspro or equivalent).
* Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities.

**Core Competencies**
=====================

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills.
* Sound technical accounting knowledge.
* Effective time management and ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
* Strong process discipline and commitment to compliance.
* Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
* Excellent communication and business partnering skills.
* High level of systems proficiency and financial reporting capability.
* Collaborative team player who supports colleagues across multiple entities.
* Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast\-paced shared services environment.

Financial Accountant

**POSITION PURPOSE**  

  

Responsible for overseeing and directing accounting functions on an operational level, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset, and cost accounting. Responsible for analysing and reconciling detailed general ledger accounts as assigned. Keeps records and accounts accurate and current. Researches and resolves discrepancies and accounting errors. Completes related reports, summaries, and records. Creates monthly expense reports. Performs related clerical duties. Prepares periodic reports, reviews and reconciles data, and participates in the development of specialized financial data. Oversees and prepares entries and adjustments to Company records, files, and statements. Prepares financial and variance analyses as well as budget and rolling forecast.  

  

  

  

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES**  

  

**1\. Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of assigned accounting functions.**  

a. Reviews monthly Financial Reports and working paper files.  

b. Reconciles general ledger accounts as assigned.  

c. Completes required records and reports and maintains files as classified.  

d. Prepares journal entries and balances work in more complicated accounting areas.  

e. Completes various accounting functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, and applicable regulations including:  

* Preparing trial balances from source documents.
* Preparing Balance Sheets and Income Statements.
* Preparing notes to the reports.
* Preparing monthly JV accounts where applicable.
* Filing copies of final monthly reports.
* Participate in annual audit.
* Balancing intercompany loan accounts.
* Maintaining Shareholders Loan Schedules.
* Reviewing and Releasing creditors payments.
* Prepare and review 1 – 3 year Budgets and Rolling Forecasts.


f. Report on financial income, including Management and Admin Fees on rental recoveries, Letting Commissions on new or renewed leases, and interest earnings.  

g. Researches and resolves accounting errors and discrepancies.  

  

**2\. Assumes responsibility for effectively researching, tracking, and resolving accounting problems and discrepancies.**  

  

**3\. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and with management.**  

a. Maintains regular contact with Operations Managers and Property Managers in the departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions.  

b. Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.  

c. Attends and participates in meetings as required.  

  

**4\. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations and personal dealing with vendors, governmental agencies, and outside business and accounting professionals.**  

a. Responds to questions and problems politely and promptly.  

b. Ensures that clients are properly informed.  

c. Ensures that the Company’s professional reputation is projected and maintained.  

  

**5\. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.**  

a. Stays informed of developments in the accounting field and of changing governmental and legal requirements.  

b. Completes special projects as assigned.  

c. Ensures that Accounting Department work areas are clean, secure, and well maintained.  

  

**PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS**  

1\. Accounting documents, records, and reports are accurate, current, and timely.  

2\. Accounting errors or discrepancies are promptly discovered and resolved (or referred).  

3\. Good communication and coordination exists with Company personnel. Assistance and support are provided as needed.  

4\. Management is appropriately informed of area activities.  

5\. Accounting functions are completed in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.  

  

**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:**  

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
  

  

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:**
  

Technical knowledge of accounting concepts, practices, procedures, and financial reports.  

Understanding of related regulations, statutes, and filing requirements.
  

Knowledge of related computer applications.
  

  

**EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:**
  

Three or more years of previous property accounting and property listed funds experience preferred.  

JV ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE WILL BE BENEFICIAL.  

  

**SKILLS/ABILITIES:**
  

Well organized and detail oriented.  

Able to meet deadlines and manage projects.  

Good math skills.  

Good attention to detail and accuracy.
  

Cooperative and willing to assist others.
  

Able to use PC, calculator, and other basic business machines.  

Good EXCEL knowledge  

Strong analytical skills.  

Work under pressure  

Understand Pivots

The Focus Group
Sandton, South Africa
31 July 2026
Senior
Contract
Cost To Company
On\-site
7 \- 12 years
Skills
Banking
Business Acumen
C
Data Analysis
R
Software
Trends
Industries
Banking
Financial Services
Job Description
Key Responsibilities


* Oversee day\-to\-day asset maintenance activities to ensure critical banking assets remain available, reliable, safe and fit for purpose.
* Maintain accurate asset records, registers and control information to support ownership, traceability, valuation, depreciation and lifecycle decision\-making.
* Enable financial performance against targets by identifying deviations and recommending corrective action or providing justification.
* Ensure asset maintenance activities comply with Group policies, procurement requirements, regulatory obligations, health and safety standards, risk controls and audit expectations.
* Partner with Finance, Procurement, Technology, Facilities, Risk, Compliance and business units to plan asset refresh, replacement, disposal and investment decisions.
* Identify opportunities to optimise asset lifecycle cost, improve maintenance productivity, standardise processes and reduce avoidable spend.
* Provide timely reporting on asset condition, maintenance backlog, service levels, risk exposure, spend, exceptions and improvement initiatives.
* Embed a client\-centric and operationally resilient culture by ensuring asset maintenance supports branch, campus, data centre, ATM, workplace and business service requirements.
* Build a capable, high\-performing team by setting clear objectives, managing performance, developing technical capability and promoting continuous improvement.
* Ensure business continuity by having processes and systems in place to support all activities.
* Meet internal customer requirements to ensure adherence to service level agreements.
* Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders through regular engagement.
* Mitigate financial risk by staying abreast of and aligning to changes in accounting standards, policies and regulatory requirements.
* Plan, co\-ordinate and manage team to achieve deliverables.
* Enhance productivity by identifying, implementing and supporting process improvements.

Senior Financial Manager (Contract)

Duties & Responsibilities Process daily accounting transactions in Sage Accounting. Perform bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records. Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions. Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports. Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures. Prepare and submit VAT returns accurately and timeously. Prepare and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL returns. Assist with provisional tax and corporate income tax compliance. Reconc…

Accountant [Sage]

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Cost Accounting or Management Accounting 35 years' Cost Accounting experience Must be able do conduct business in Afrikaans Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment Strong knowledge of: Bill of Materials (BOM) costing Inventory accounting Production variance analysis Standard costing Advanced Microsoft Excel skills ERP or accounting systems experience CIMA (completed or studying) will be advantageous Key…

Cost Accountant

Financial Accountant Bryanston, Johannesburg A resort management company is looking for a financial accountant with hospitality experience to join our team. The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day financial accounting, reporting, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls across our hospitality operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and reconciliations Manage month-end processes, including journals, accruals, and depreciation Ov…

South African Citizens Only If we have not contacted you in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION The Junior Accounting Clerk is responsible for ensuring the correct billing and collection process for all managed rental units in his/ her portfolio. The Junior Accounting Clerk will obtain relevant info from Landlords and/ or Rental Agents to forward to TWC FC for monthly billing. The Junior Accounting Clerk is responsible for recordkeeping within the por…

Accounting Clerk (Rentals Department)

Key requirement At least 5-6 years of accounting experience BCOM degree or relevant qualifications Compliance with Quality management system procedure Key responsibility Accounts Debtors-age analysis, preparation of statments Debtor and creditor reconciliation Compliance-Compilation and submission of black economic empower ratings Compilations and submission of CIDB every 3 years CPID documents, letter of good standing for COIDA Projects-General project administration, capture tender budgets in…

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