Gauteng: Accountant – Shared Services posted by She recruit

• A recognised bookkeeping, finance diploma or accounting degree.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally within a multi-entity or education environment.
• Strong technical accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
• High attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to perform under intense pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Highly organised, task-driven, and process-oriented.
• Customer-centric approach with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and modern financial systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial accounting processes across multiple entities within Group Shared Services.
• Prepare, analyse, and review monthly management accounts, reports – ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Track expenditure against budgets, conduct variance analysis and present actionable insights.
• Ensure billing accuracy for customers, suppliers, and third-party stakeholders.
• Oversee procurement, accounts payable and reconciliation processes.
• Manage debtors and collections processes in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare and submit CAPEX applications and related reporting.
• Deliver timely month-end close and reporting activities in collaboration with campus and head office teams.
• Partner with internal finance, operations and academic departments to ensure effective financial control and alignment.

If you thrive in a high-performance, deadline-driven environment and excel at maintaining accuracy while managing multiple priorities, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a respected and growing education group.