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Accountant (JB5647)
Germiston, Johannesburg, Gauteng · Accounting/FinanceAccountant (JB5647)
Germiston, Gauteng
R 40 – 50 000 CTC per month
Fixed Term Contract
Seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant with 5+ years’ experience to join a busy office in Germiston. This role is central to managing transactions, reconciliations, VAT, and preparing accurate financial reports that support decision-making. You will work closely with management and external accountants to ensure compliance and maintain financial efficiency in a growing business.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Accounting (essential).
Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a full function accounting role.
Advanced proficiency in Pastel Partner (non-negotiable).
Strong financial reporting, reconciliations, VAT, and cashflow management skills.
Knowledge of foreign exchange contracts.
Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
Clear communicator, confident liaising with management, clients, and external accountants.
Familiarity with South African accounting standards and statutory compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Transaction & Cashflow Management
Capture daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments).
Maintain updated cashflow forecasts and manage cashflow.
Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoices, vendor bills, and overdue accounts.
Oversee foreign exchange contracts.
Compliance & Reporting
Prepare monthly VAT returns.
Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Produce monthly/quarterly Management Accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet).
Provide performance reports against budget and highlight financial trends.
Maintain organized financial records for audits and tax purposes.
Support external accountants with audit and tax submissions.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Germiston, Gauteng
R 40 – 50 000 CTC per month
Fixed Term Contract
Seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant with 5+ years’ experience to join a busy office in Germiston. This role is central to managing transactions, reconciliations, VAT, and preparing accurate financial reports that support decision-making. You will work closely with management and external accountants to ensure compliance and maintain financial efficiency in a growing business.
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in Accounting (essential).
Minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a full function accounting role.
Advanced proficiency in Pastel Partner (non-negotiable).
Strong financial reporting, reconciliations, VAT, and cashflow management skills.
Knowledge of foreign exchange contracts.
Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational ability.
Clear communicator, confident liaising with management, clients, and external accountants.
Familiarity with South African accounting standards and statutory compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Transaction & Cashflow Management
Capture daily financial transactions (sales, purchases, payments).
Maintain updated cashflow forecasts and manage cashflow.
Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoices, vendor bills, and overdue accounts.
Oversee foreign exchange contracts.
Compliance & Reporting
Prepare monthly VAT returns.
Complete regular bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Produce monthly/quarterly Management Accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet).
Provide performance reports against budget and highlight financial trends.
Maintain organized financial records for audits and tax purposes.
Support external accountants with audit and tax submissions.
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.