Qualifications and experience: 

• BCom Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. 

• Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience within a finance environment. 

• Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and General Ledger management. 

• Practical experience managing month-end and year-end close processes. 

• Sound knowledge of VAT administration, statutory compliance, and audit preparation activities. 

• Experience working with debtors, creditors, cashbooks, and banking administration processes. 

• Demonstrated ability to maintain high levels of accuracy, financial control, and adherence to deadlines in a high-volume finance environment. 

Key technical skills: 

• Strong knowledge and practical application of IFRS and accounting principles. 

• Excellent financial reporting, reconciliation, and verification skills. 

• Strong understanding of General Ledger processing and financial controls. 

• Knowledge of VAT legislation, tax reconciliations, and statutory compliance requirements. 

• Good understanding of debtor and creditor management processes. 

• Ability to effectively manage month-end and year-end accounting processes. 

• Proficiency in financial systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Excel. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail capabilities. 

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills. 

Key responsibilities: 

Financial Reporting & General Ledger Management 

• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial reporting. 

• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger through accurate processing and reconciliation activities. 

• Process journals and ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records. 

• Deliver reliable financial information to support decision-making and audit readiness. 

Cashflow, Debtors & Creditors Management 

• Manage cashbooks and banking transactions accurately and efficiently. 

• Oversee debtor and creditor accounts, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation. 

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding balances and account queries. 

• Support healthy cashflow management through effective payment and collection processes. 

• Maintain strong financial controls across all transactional activities. 

Reconciliations, Compliance & Tax Administration 

• Perform and maintain balance sheet, GR/IR, VAT, and other key financial reconciliations. 

• Ensure timely and accurate tax submissions and compliance with statutory requirements. 

• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies promptly. 

• Ensure adherence to IFRS, tax legislation, and internal financial control standards. 

• Support internal and external audit processes. 

Financial Governance & Process Control 

• Strengthen financial governance through accurate verification and reporting controls. 

• Manage vendor administration and maintain complete financial documentation. 

• Monitor finance processes to ensure compliance, accountability, and operational efficiency. 

• Support the implementation and maintenance of effective internal controls. 

Continuous Improvement & Team Support 

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiency. 

• Support collaboration across departments to enhance financial performance and service delivery. 

• Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to finance employees and trainees. 

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.