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Accountant I (Fixed-Term Contract)

Accountant I (Fixed-Term Contract)

PPSZA
28 days ago
Job description

Job title : Accountant I (Fixed-Term Contract)

Job Location : South Africa,

Deadline : October 01, 2025

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  • Reporting to the Operational Finance Manager : glu, the successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the completion of monthly accounts, CFO reports, and ensuring that commissions are correctly calculated and paid on time.

    • Minimum Requirements

    Education :

  • BCom Honours in Accounting or equivalent

    • Experience :

  • Articles experience (preferred)
  • 3–5 years of experience in a commercial finance environment (Insurance and Property industry is preferred)
  • Experience with commission calculations (preferred)

    • Knowledge and Skills :

  • Technical knowledge of IFRS (preferred)
  • Performing monthly accounts, bank reconciliations and CFO reports
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word)
  • Knowledge of CPM and Great Plains (preferred)
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Strong commercial acumen

    • Competencies :

  • Proven analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines
  • Confident
  • Self-motivated
  • Detail-oriented
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

    • Duties and Responsibilities

    Reconciliation & Reporting

  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts to third-party documentation
  • Preparation of monthly journals
  • Resolve outstanding issues promptly
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and variance commentary
  • Prepare quarterly board reports for the relevant entities
  • Respond to audit queries
  • Perform ad-hoc tasks to support strategic decision-making / on-going projects.
  • Calculation and processing of remuneration and commission payable (weekly / monthly).
  • Managing stakeholder relationships with agents, business consultants and brokerages
  • Ensuring suppliers are processed and paid on time
  • Prepare key management reports to Exco and the Board
  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and high standards in financial reporting
  • Maintain a strong control environment and general ledger integrity

    • Budget

  • Prepare budgets for glu and coordinate with relevant stakeholders throughout the budgeting process
  • Create budget presentations for Exco and Board meetings
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