Job Description
About the Role
Our client, a leading courier and logistics business based in Johannesburg East, is seeking a technically strong Senior Accountant to become the backbone of their finance function. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing internal and external audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Own month-end accounting, journals, accruals, provisions and reconciliations
- Manage IFRS 16 accounting, lease reporting and related compliance
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial integrity
- Analyse financial results and provide meaningful reporting insights
- Maintain fixed asset registers, disposals, transfers and asset controls
- Support annual financial statements, tax submissions and SARS queries
- Manage relationships with internal and external auditors
- Provide technical accounting support to branches and operational teams
- Drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting quality
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, POPIA and company policies
Requirements
- BCom Degree in Accounting or Finance
- SAIPA or SAICA Articles advantageous
- 5+ years’ experience in a full-function accounting role
- Experience managing internal and external audit processes
- Strong IFRS 16 knowledge and application
- Experience handling VAT, Income Tax submissions and SARS engagements
- Industry experience within courier, logistics, transport, supply chain, wholesale or distribution environments
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Sage ERP experience (or equivalent accounting systems)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting capability
- Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to perform under pressure and consistently meet deadlines
Qualifications
- Formal education/certifications mentioned in the original job description.
How to Apply
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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