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Accountant (6 Months Contract)

Accountant (6 Months Contract)

Communicate Recruitment • Johannesburg, South Africa
3 days ago
Job description


SUMMARY:
We are partnering with a diversified group to appoint a hands-on Accountant within a high-volume restaurant environment. This is a maternity cover contract in a fast-paced, operationally intensive business that demands strong financial control and discipline.
You will ensure accurate reporting, accountability, and alignment with group finance standards. Working closely with on-site operations, you will drive cost control, stock accuracy, and cash management, with finance embedded in the day-to-day running of the business.

This role suits a resilient, detail-oriented individual who thrives under pressure and can bring structure and control to a demanding, high-energy environment.

POSITION INFO:

  • Support monthly and year-end financial close processes
  • Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis of food cost %, labour cost %, and profitability
  • Oversee stock control, including counts, reconciliations, and variance investigation (wastage/shrinkage)
  • Manage suppliers: invoice checks, reconciliations, payments, and cost negotiations
  • Perform daily cash and bank reconciliations across POS and deposits
  • Drive cost control initiatives, identifying inefficiencies and improving margins
  • Maintain financial administration, including creditors, debtors, and statutory compliance
  • Partner with operations, providing financial insight to support daily decisions
  • Enforce strong internal controls across cash, stock, and operational processes
  • Ensure system and reporting accuracy across POS, stock, and accounting platforms; identify process improvements

Skills & Experience:
  • Full Accounting function
  • Food and beverage (non-negotiable)

Qualification:
  • Finance-related degree


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