Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Department: Finance

Reports To: Finance Manager

Job Summary

The Accountant will be responsible for managing the financial records for a number of entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, and providing timely financial reports. The role includes an element of cost accounting, managing inventory accounting, inter-company billings as well as supporting management with monthly management accounts and financial analysis to guide business decisions for new ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with IFRS.
• Process and reconcile invoices, payments, receipts, and bank statements.
• Prepare monthly management accounts including detailed variance analysis as well as annual financial statements.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes which will include balance sheet (working capital items) and cash flows.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage and account for inventory/stock, including monthly stock reconciliations, costing, inventory counts and valuation.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and prepare VAT and other statutory returns.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing relevant documentation.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
• Support the finance team with ad hoc projects and reporting requests including expansion of the business and the opening of new units
• Manage bookkeeping staff ensuring accuracy of monthly processing.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., SAIPA, SAIBA, CIMA) preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, including inventory and and preparation of management accounts.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices (IFRS).
• Experience in inventory/stock accounting and valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average, etc.).
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage Intacct or similar).
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage staff and ensure timelines are met.

Apply:

• Apply on LinkedIn, or send your CV to melanie@maphumancapital.co.za (Accountant in subject line).