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Join Our Team at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel the Westcliff, Johannesburg. A stylish urban resort elevated on a hillside with panoramic views across the Johannesburg Zoo and the prestigious neighbourhoods' of the Parks whilst working on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and passion for food and wine.

We seek a highly motivated and service-minded individual to join the
Finance
team as an
Accounts Payable Clerk.

The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees, people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been ranked FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."

"The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture. It's the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same." – Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Job Summary

Our
Finance
team is dedicated to accommodating guest & employee requests from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

• Maintain alphabetical files by vendor containing complete invoices and backup attached to the payment for efficient access after payment. All filing is to be kept current.
• Ensure all payments are made correctly and with the correct authorization (approved PO), evidence of receipt, invoice or delivery slip and Accounts Payable stamp.
• Process all Accounts Payable invoices through the computer system.
• Complete wire authorization forms for wire transfer and ensure it is signed by two authorized signatories (from Groups A & B) and ensure all applicable backup supports the transfer.
• Ensure all standing orders for electronic disbursements are approved in accordance with the normal payment procedures and signed by the signatories Group A & B.
• A list of all standing orders for electronic disbursements should be maintained with details of date of payment, payee, amount and description of payment and at the beginning of each month in advance of the standing payment, this list should be routed to the Group A & B signatories for approval and a copy attached to bank reconciliations.
• Verify and process Expense Reports and Petty Cash reimbursements ensuring compliance with key controls.
• Forward all stop payment to the Staff Accountant / Assistant Director of Finance for journalizing. Reconcile vendor statements as they are received, with reconciling items, including any correspondence from the vendor clearly indicated and resolve all discrepancies directly with the vendor.
• Run the required reports at month end to close the Accounts Payable cycle.
• Ensure all goods received and services provided, but not yet invoiced, are properly accrued and expensed and that the outstanding liabilities for other accruals are accurate and agree to all supporting documentation.
• Prepare journal entry for accrual of invoices received after closing and for goods and services received, but not yet invoiced.
• Maintain a separate file for purchases of all operating equipment items (china, glass, silver and linen) and capital items under the direction of the Assistant Director of Finance.
• Assist in the preparation of all Accounts Payable documentation for microfilming on an annual basis if needed.

What to Expect:

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.
• Have access to a robust benefit plan.
• Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work.
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done.
• Be recognized for excellence.

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Successful candidates must possess legal rights to work in South Africa

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview. Should you not have heard from us within 10 days of application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

EE candidates including disabled applicants are welcome to apply.

Our client, a reputable company based in Johannesburg , is looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for processing and managing supplier invoices, ensuring timely payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.  Please note that this is a 3-month contract, permanent employment would be based on performance after the 3-month probation period.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Apex Group
Job Details

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role Summary
We are seeking a Manager, reporting to an Associate Director within the Business Services division within Apex, covering financial reporting obligations to support the growing alternative assets team, with a particular focus on the development and mentoring of the team members. Also, including implementing procedures and processes for the Cape Town office and the private debt team and providing the highest quality of customer service. Given the divisional responsibilities outlined below, the candidate will require to have significant experience and expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Joint responsibility for assisting in the development the teams in Cape Town and for the day-to-day financial reporting and management of portfolios of clients across these teams.
• Assisting in the Management of specialised services teams on all aspects of financial reporting, including working directly with Apex's customers to ensure their structures are run efficiently in compliance with the relevant laws and contractual obligations, and being involved with the management team to strategically build the business.
• Working with the management team and Directors to ensure the planning, coordination and completion of NAVs, Management Reporting and Statutory Reporting of the structures to ensure the team complies with all of its accounting and regulatory obligations.
• Ensuring quality control prior to the further review and approval of Apex's authorised persons including payments, calculations and transactions.
• Preparation and implementation of entity customer specific procedures in relation to the reporting requirements.
• Ensuring reporting complies with entity and statutory requirements including local law, relevant GAAP or IFRS and other reporting principles.
• Development and maintenance of divisional and departmental policies and procedures, and support implementation of new structures.
• Ensuring that all day-to-day matters required to be completed are performed in a timely and satisfactory manner including monitoring tasks and delegating these across the relevant managers team; Support the implementation of new structures.
• Act as primary point of contact with auditors in respect of the planning and coordination of the audits.
• Be able to provide sound, quality, and technical guidance to clients and assist with the training of junior staff.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the strategic development of the client team including client meetings, new business pitches and new business proposals.

Skills / Experience

• Professional qualification - CA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent.
• Ideally three - four years' experience in a similar relevant capacity in the finance industry.
• An understanding of regulatory and financial reporting regime and IFRS.
• Ability to motivate and influence a team, high level of managerial skills.

From the day we opened our doors in 1971, MRI Software has built flexible, game-changing real estate software solutions to improve people's lives. The only way to carry out that mission is to hire the absolute best employees on earth. People like you.

Work hard, play hard. Always. Our relentless commitment to client success, our employee resource groups and our promise to empower our teams to reach their full potential are a few examples of what makes MRI Software special.

And we're insanely dedicated to creating a work environment that you look forward to every single day. That's why we invest heavily in our employee engagement, so you enjoy the tech industry's best perks. Together with the whole Pride, (lion roar for "family") employees, customers, and partners, we're on a mission to break new ground and lead the real estate industry into a digital-first future.

We understand the need to provide a flexible working environment partnered with team collaboration and socialisation. Therefore, we operate a hybrid working model with 3 days of working from home per week. This role is based in our Cape Town office.
Please note that this position will be supporting the UK region and therefore, working UK hours (10:00 - 18:30 SA time and until 19:30 during daylight saving)
Position Overview
As a Team Manager in the Managed Services team, you will be responsible for client deliverables and managing the Property Accounting team in SA. You will be responsible for driving team metrics including revenue, utilisation, engagement management, along with client satisfaction and delivery efficiency. It will be your duty to provide leadership, mentoring and training to employees, while handling the distribution of work and ensuring engagements are completed and are successful according to the scope of work. You will act as a resource for delivery, escalations, participating in client committees, as well as cross departmental communication where appropriate.

As a Team Lead, it is anticipated you will spend 50% of your time managing and leading people and 50% of your time on functional work. However, this split may be adjusted and will be communicated by the leadership team if applicable. The below responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and each one could contain more sub-tasks.

People Management

• Conducting 1:1s with your direct reports (bi-weekly or as required).
• Conducting Team check-ins.
• Managing the full performance review process including addressing development opportunities and skills gaps for work coming in.
• Supporting onboarding and training of new team members.
• Managing leave and schedules.
• Collaborating with Team Leads and Managers in Managed Services to promote a connected environment.
• Collaborating with Senior Management and HR/TA with regards to recruitment and selection and the interview process.
• Collaborate with business leaders across regions to strengthen the team with an emphasis on people management, culture and delivery excellence.

Client Delivery & Other Responsibilities

• Act as a Client Lead on engagements, delivering more complex services whilst supporting the upskilling of the team.
• Accurate and timely administrative tasks and time consumption reports for work delivered to clients for self and delivery team.
• Filter team questions to support core processes and enabling functions.
• Assist leadership team with special projects, operating mechanisms, initiatives for the Managed Services organisation.
• Develops strong relationships with cross functional partners.

Requirements
Comprehensive knowledge of UK industry specific market segments, associated business rules, standard operating procedures and process best practices for property accounting and / or lease administration.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Be a subject matter expert in at least one of MRI's Property Management software, e.g. QubePM, Horizon and ProLease Enterprise.
• Must understand end-user processes, ideally having worked as an end-user previously.
• Ideally have previous management experience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage priorities.
• A high degree of dependability, motivation and flexibility.

We're obsessed with making this the best job you've ever had
We want our teams to love working here, so we've created some incredible perks for you to enjoy:

• We want our staff to love working here, and so we've created a few unique perks such as office breakfasts, quarterly lunches and virtual social events. Additionally, we value your input in your employee experience and have employee-led groups such as our DEI committee, employee resource groups such as Women and Allies, and our Pride Event Group
• Have confidence in your health with our offered Medical Aid Scheme.
• Invest in our competitive Personal Pension plan and help set you up for your future.
• Big on family? So are we Here at MRI Software, we recognise that your family is important, and being able to spend quality time with your family as it grows is a wonderful experience. Therefore, the MRI Software Parental Leave benefit is designed to give you the opportunity to spend time with your new arrival(s).
• Enjoy a fantastic work-life balance with 25 days of annual leave plus Public Holidays, in addition to a bank of 16 hours of "Flex Time Off" to be used whenever and however you choose
• Further your professional development with our Tuition Reimbursement Schemes
• Enjoy the flexibility of working from anywhere in the world for two weeks out of the year

MRI continues to
strive to amaze
as a global industry leader in Social Housing software. Whether you are joining as a new pride member or bringing your expertise back, your talent is important to maintaining MRI's high client experience standard and continuing our growth in the PropTech space.

Amazing growth takes amazing employees. Are you up to the challenge?

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply — we'd love to hear from you
As a global company, we believe diversity brings benefits for our people, customers, and clients. This is why MRI Software is committed to being an inclusive employer, regardless of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military, and veteran status.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion are values that are critical to our success; come and see for yourself.

At
RCL FOODS,
we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to
"We grow what matters"
reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a
Cost Accountant
within our
Groceries operating unit
.

Purpose of the Role

Weekly and monthly calculations and reconciliations of raw and packaging material to ensure correct yields. Identifying and analyzing variances per SKU.

The role will be based in
Randfontein, Gauteng.

Qualification and Degree

• BCOM/BTEC degree in Accountant/Management Accounting
• Minimum of 3-4 years' experience within a manufacturing environment
• Stock control and stock management experience

Knowledge

• Cost Accounting principles and practices

• Costing principles, practices and performance indicators

• Business strategies, targets, processes and economics

Role Overview

The Cost Accountant will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing manufacturing costs, preparing detailed cost reports, ensuring accurate allocation of expenses, and providing insights to management on cost efficiency and performance. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across finance, operations, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Analysis
• • Collect, analyze, and report on manufacturing costs and variances.
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs against budget/standards.
• Investigate cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• • Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts by providing detailed cost data.
• Support management in financial planning and cost projections.
• Reporting & Compliance
• • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost reports.
• Maintain accurate records of inventory valuation and cost allocations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Operational Support
• • Work closely with production, procurement, and supply chain to track cost drivers.
• Support continuous improvement projects by identifying cost-saving opportunities.

• Contribute to pricing decisions by providing accurate cost data and margin analysis

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Cost & Management Accounting.

• Professional qualification (CIMA/SAICA/SAIPA) or working towards it will be an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management.
• Solid understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Syspro/Oracle) and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and numerical abilities.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Competencies

• Analytical and Strategic Thinking
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Strong Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Integrity and Professionalism

Accounting Assistant

MID582

Location: Vereeniging

Responsibilities:

Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, managing daily accounting tasks, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Assist with general ledger recons and reporting

Daily banking and payment queries

Petty cash

Assist with VAT

Assist with fixed assets

General admin duties

Skills & Knowledge:

Communication skills

MS Office (Required)

Financial package knowledge preferred

SAP Business One – MUST HAVE

Figure orientated

Working with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools

Education:

National Senior Certificate

Certificate/ diploma in Bookkeeping or Accounting, or studying towards

Experience:

2-3 years’ experience in Accounting/Bookkeeping

2 years SAP Business One experience

Remuneration package:

25K Gross

Fringe Benefits