Job title : Accountant (Fixed Term Contract) (Gauteng - Rosebank)
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : November 15, 2025
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Description
Implement the unit operations plan by understanding planned activities, including projects and key performance indicators, communicating these to relevant stakeholders, and monitoring execution on a daily basis.Track unit performance against targets by identifying progress, highlighting areas of concern, drafting reports, and submitting them quarterly or as required.Monitor performance trends by identifying anomalies and initiating corrective actions on a monthly basis or when necessary. Policy and procedure (including process and systems) complianceEnsure compliance with policies by staying informed through continuous learning, participating in training sessions, and resolving any policy related queries as they arise.Maintain adherence to standard processes by applying them correctly in daily operations and addressing any deviations or concerns promptly.Identify and propose process improvements by analysing gaps, presenting recommendations to the line manager, and supporting proposals with relevant information. Technical deliveryPrepare the general ledger by capturing data, reconciling transactions, resolving issues, and ensuring accurate allocations on a monthly basis.Complete month-end reporting by processing all required transactions and journals within set deadlines.Input budgets into the system by verifying data accuracy, ensuring correct allocations, and submitting annually.Perform reconciliations by capturing relevant data, preparing, reviewing, validating, and submitting for approval monthly.Process journals by reviewing data, preparing entries, obtaining approvals, and ensuring timely posting.Manage fixed assets by coordinating with the capital projects team, handling capitalization, tracking outstanding CWIP projects, and addressing queries monthly.Oversee inventory processing by implementing standardized reconciliation processes, preparing real-time reports, and resolving queries monthly.Automate and manage asset settlements by defining and applying rules, tracking execution, and ensuring compliance monthly.Ensure IFRS and company financial policy compliance by accurately processing capital expenditures, fixed asset transactions, depreciation, and period-end activities.Support internal and external audits by verifying fixed assets, collating documentation, addressing auditor queries, and ensuring compliance annually or as required. Technical Specialist 3 | Page KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ACCOUNTABILITY ACTIVITIESSubmit financial reports by identifying requirements, preparing reports, engaging stakeholders, addressing concerns, and supporting data utilisation for decision-making monthly.Process fixed asset reconciliations by maintaining the asset register, managing depreciation, handling acquisitions / disposals, and recording related transactions monthly. Budget monitoring and complianceImplement and manage expenditure within budget by understanding cost components, approving spend in alignment with financial policies, and conducting monthly reviews.Monitor actual expenditure by analyzing financial reports, identifying anomalies or areas of concern, and executing timely corrective actions. Risk and SHE complianceEnsure effective implementation of SHE by delivering comprehensive training, completing training programs, and addressing any identified gaps or non-compliance.Monitor SHE performance by establishing clear standards, ensuring timely completion of monitoring activities, and resolving issues within defined deadlines.Maintain ongoing SHE compliance by reviewing current practices, identifying deviations, and correcting them within established timelines. Stakeholder engagement (including internal, external, client and service provider)Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders by facilitating regular communication, exchanging feedback, and supporting collaboration.Manage service provider performance by tracking service level agreements, monitoring delivery against standards, identifying issues, and applying corrective actions when necessary. TeamworkSupport recruitment of employees in line with the EE targets by participating in interviews and offering structured feedback during the hiring process.Manage workforce resourcing by aligning staffing levels with work demands and assigning resources to meet operational goals.Supervise staff performance by setting clear expectations, tracking work output, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues through corrective actions.Foster staff development by identifying individual development needs, in line with departmental training needs analysis supporting skill-building initiatives, mentoring team members, and monitoring progress.Oversee implementation of HR policies and procedures by ensuring compliance, identifying areas of non-compliance, and resolving issues in a timely mannerRequirements
SAP or ERP, PowerBiMicrosoft office specifically advanced ExcelMatric / Grade 12 or equivalentB Com in Accounting or similarB Com Honours or Post Graduate Qualification or similarSouth African Institute of Public Accountants (SAIPA)5+ years within accounting post articles experienceAccounting / Financial Services jobs