Johannesburg: Junior / Mid Level Accountant

Key Responsibilities : Daily Accounting & Transactional Duties : Manage full Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, including invoicing, payments, and reconciliations. Prepare and reconcile balance sheets, general ledger accounts, and trial balances. Process and maintain the cashbook and assist with cashflow reporting. Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions. Support month-end and year-end close processes. Management Accounting & Analytical Duties: Assist in the preparation of budgets and monitor actual performance against budget. Track and analyze costs, highlighting variances for management review. Support management reporting by preparing departmental and project financial summaries. Assist with inventory valuation and calculation of cost of goods sold (COGS). Collect and reconcile financial data from various departments and systems. Support forecasting and financial projections under the guidance of senior accountants. Help allocate overheads and shared costs consistently across departments or projects. Maintain cost centres, project codes, and relevant financial databases. Prepare basic key performance indicator (KPI) reports to support operational decision-making. Requirements : BCom in Finance, Accounting, or a related financial qualification. 26 years relevant accounting experience, including exposure to management accounting functions. Ideally completed SAIPA articles. Strong experience in Google Sheets is highly desirable; otherwise, solid Excel skills including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs, and macros. Proficient in accounting software ideally Xero Understanding of general ledger, trial balance, and financial reporting. Basic understanding of budgeting, cost analysis, and financial forecasting. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small finance team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.