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Accountant

TongaatDurban, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
2 days ago
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Job description

Reporting to the Finance Manager of the Property business, this is a key role player in the financial accounting and controls aspects of the business. The main responsibilities include :

  • The preparation of accurate and timely financial information to support monthly management accounts reporting.
  • Internal controls and Corporate Governance adherence
  • Debtors management
  • Forecasting and budgeting
  • Provides effective and efficient support to internal stakeholders
  • Effective use and maintenance of the ERP system.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the  month-end financial process for the Property operation (incorporating its division and subsidiaries), including :
  • Processing journal entries necessary to maintain the general ledger and prepare trial balances.
  • Daily posting of bank statements & related procedures
  • Reconciliation of payments & intercompany reconciliations
  • Bank reconciliations (multiple)
  • Engaging with the relevant departments to promptly process various customer invoices, recoveries and  following up on payment thereof
  • Debtors management controls
  • Preparing monthly reporting schedules and cost analyses.
  • Providing explanations for material variances in actual results to budgets and forecasts.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts (fixed assets, debtors, and creditors reconciliations) and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.
  • Preparing the interim and year-end financial pack support schedules in accordance with group instructions.
  • Assist with external audits and resolving external audit queries
  • Assists in populating and co-coordinating requirements and inputs for annual budgets, forecasts and the business planning process.
  • Conducts a continuous review of internal controls and implements Auditor’s recommendations and corrective measures.
  • Ensures that all income tax, provisional tax and vat schedules are prepared accurately and submitted within the required time.
  • Assisting in the preparation of  relevant company financial   statements in accordance with IFRS.
  • Preparing and submitting the Statistics SA, Workmen Compensation and similar returns before deadlines
  • Ensure internal controls are monitored and adhered to at all times
  • Assistance with ad-hoc queries and requests

    • Qualifications, Competencies & Experience

  • BCOM (Hons) or relevant qualification
  • At least 3-5 yrs in a similar environment
  • Ability to work in a pressurised and deadline-driven environment, with effective time management
  • Strong interpersonal, time management and good communication skills for interacting with support staff and other internal and external stakeholders
  • Accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to think critically and work independently. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Highly organised and proactive, hard-working and self-motivated
  • Knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS) and tax legislation
  • At least three years’ experience in a similar finance role
  • Strong computer skills, with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
  • SAP FI experience compulsory
  • Property / Land Development sector experience would be an advantage

    • Closing date : Monday, 27 October 2025

    Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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