23 Accounting jobs in Gauteng

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:

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

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

Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accountant to join their team, based in Randburg / Westrand.

Minimum Requirements:-

• BCom Degree with or without work experience, and with/without Articles OR newly qualified CA
• Preferably staying in Westrand / Randburg or close by and willing to travel

Duties:-

• Responsible for journals, processing, reconciliations, and some reporting

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Management Accounting

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing stock experience (preferably in FMCG)

Core Role Competencies

• FMCG/Manufacturing sector experience (preferably within a group of companies)

• BOM (Bill of Materials) maintenance experience

• Strong analytical skills

• Above-average written & verbal communication

• Conflict management and report writing skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Familiarity with Sage system

Daily Stock Control

• Reconciliation of production and stock on hand for Company and APP

• Track usage for WIP (Work in Progress)

• Handle intercompany invoicing , bulk GRVs , and adjustments on Sage

Skills and Attributes

• Diplomacy , initiative , and assertiveness

• Tolerance of stress , creativity , and proactivity

• Strong attention to detail and deadline orientation

• Ability to:

  • Interact at middle management level

  • Plan ahead and prioritize

  • Be a custodian of company values and culture

Month-End Close

• Perform pre-snapshot checks & balances

• Capture and split counts for Company and APP

• Post snapshot & compile variance reports , send to sites for investigation

• Provide reasons for stock variances

• Process correction & recount journals

• Final quantity checks

• Compile Stock Gain/Loss Report

• Resolve stock queries

• Reconcile damaged stock movement

• Support to stock controllers & extended Supply Chain team

Stock Count Attendance

• Coordinate and oversee monthly stock counts as verification

Schedules & Reporting

• Monthly Stock Valuation Report

• Plant Profit and Loss (PNL)

• Gross Profit (GP) analysis

• Ad hoc stock reporting

BOM Maintenance

• Create and amend BOMs on request

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy & timeliness of stock reconciliation

• Variance analysis quality

• Stock gain/loss reporting accuracy

• BOM maintenance integrity

• Efficiency in resolving stock queries

• Quality of reporting (PNL, GP, valuation)

• Engagement in stock count and month-end processes

Leadership Standards

• Provide inspirational leadership

• Build a culture of execution

• Display business insight and innovation

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration

• Drive engagement and commitment

PERMANENT

JHB

FINANCE

Gauteng, Boksburg

Monthly (Market related)

We're looking for a skilled General Accountant to join a global logistics leader's finance team. The role focuses on invoice rebilling across the SEAREG region, VAT submissions, withholding tax and double taxation compliance, and intercompany transactions. You'll also support month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and audit queries while ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial processes. Preference will be given to candidates with audit articles, but it is not essential.

About the Company

Our client is a global logistics and supply chain leader with strong operations across Southern Africa. The company prides itself on delivering world-class freight forwarding and logistics solutions, underpinned by financial discipline and compliance.

Role Overview

This position is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance within the SEAREG region. The successful candidate will manage invoice rebilling processes, withholding tax and double taxation agreements, and support general accounting duties including VAT submissions, month-end reporting, and balance sheet reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute invoices for rebilling within SEAREG.
• Manage withholding tax and double taxation agreements for cross-border transactions.
• Ensure contracts linked to rebilling agreements are accurately filed.
• Coordinate with accounts receivable and process journals.
• Submit monthly VAT returns and perform VAT reasonability tests.
• Administer inter-company loan interest calculations.
• Prepare supplier payments and P&L files.
• Support month-end close, provisions, GM reports, and revaluations.
• Conduct balance sheet reviews, age analysis, and variance reporting.
• Assist with compiling expense budgets and petty cash reconciliations.
• Provide input for BBBEE reporting and assist with audit queries.
• Handle ad-hoc accounting and system-related duties when required.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting degree or Accounting diploma (non-negotiable)
• Minimum 3 years' accounting experience (non-negotiable)
• Advanced Excel proficiency (non-negotiable)
• Audit articles (preferred but not mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of VAT, withholding tax, and intercompany transactions

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a leading international logistics group.
• Exposure to complex, cross-border accounting processes.
• Career growth within a dynamic and expanding finance team.
• A professional environment that values compliance and operational excellence.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply with their CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

For more information please contact:

Ann Swann Personnel

1. Job Purpose

The job purpose of the 
Junior Accountant
 for the IoDSA is to provide, maintain and enhance the professional level of support and service internally and externally, relating to the financial accounting function, as required within the professional environment of the IoDSA. As 
Junior Accountant
 your main role within the organization will be one of administrative support relating to the administration and filing of documents, processing of specific finance transactions and customer enquiry support.

2. Key responsibilities and duties

• Maintaining inventory register
• Processing of credit notes on Your Membership system
• Ensure credit note requests are filed accurately
• Banking of cash into petty cash
• Maintenance of the fixed assets register
• Ensure all assets are bar coded for audit purposes
• Verification and counting of assets on an annual basis
• Capture and reconcile supplier invoices on Pastel
• Prepare requisitions and invoices for payment runs
• Inspect daily integration of YM invoices and credit notes to Pastel
• Year-end audit and interim internal audit o Assist with year-end external audit and interim internal audit
• Assist finance team with additional work during busy periods o Assist various departments with finance queries and requests
• Update BEE procurement tool monthly
• Ensure that we have the latest BEE certificates from other departments
• Assist with allocation of unallocated funds (suspense account) and Debtors
• Processing of credit card cashbook and bank reconciliation
• Ensure that all receipts related to credit card payments are filed accordingly

3. Attitude & Personal Attributes

Mandatory behavioural competencies:

• Purpose:
   Show commitment, dependable and understand the why, and do the right things.
• Passion:
  Innovative, agile, efficient & have drive.
• Performance:
   Confident, solution-orientated, can take on more, commitment to improvement.
• Professionalism:
   Act with integrity, show respect, team player and good communication skills.

Additional:

• A problem-solving and results-orientated mind-set will be required for this position
• Goal orientated and results driven
• Punctuality
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• Discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to embrace change within your working environment
• Have exceptional attention to detail & a high level of accuracy and accountability

4. Required skills and knowledge (Technical Requirement)

• Matric certificate
• Completed or studying towards and accounting diploma or similar accounting qualification (Level 4 or 5)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a junior accountant/finance administrator role
• Intermediate Pastel Partner, Pastel Evolution experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients, members and internal staff at all times
• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Advanced level of PC literacy and the use of Microsoft Office Suite is required o High standard of record keeping

Apply to  with a comprehensive CV in PDF format.

Closing date for applications 
05 September 2025,
for shortlisting.

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The role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Financial Accountant to act as the Second-In-Command (2IC) within our EMEA Banking Finance Team. This role is integral in supporting the Senior Financial Accountant with technical reviews, reconciliations, issue resolution, and reporting. You will work closely with both internal Finance stakeholders and cross-functional teams such as Loss Prevention and Retail Operations. This role will evolve with the company's pace of change; opportunities will be plentiful for the right candidate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Month-End and Technical Accounting

• Review journal entries and supporting documentation prepared by team members.
• Supporting the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of banking-related entries.
• Provide guidance on technical accounting issues and ensure compliance with internal policies and accounting standards.

Reconciliations and Reporting

• Review and support completion of:
• Bank reconciliations
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Weekly missed banking reports
• Cash variance reporting
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting to Loss Prevention and Retail Operations teams.

Team Support and Issue Resolution

• Act as the go-to support for technical queries and roadblocks in the team
• Collaborate with the Senior Financial Accountant to improve processes and remove operational bottlenecks.
• Mentor and guide junior team members, promoting a culture of accuracy, ownership, and accountability.

Meeting and Stakeholder Engagement

• Participate in weekly Loss Prevention and Banking team meetings
• Present on cash variances and missed banking trends and contribute to action planning and feedback discussions with Retail Operations.
• Provide analytical insight into recurring issues and work towards sustainable resolutions.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor's degree with Accounting or Finance major
• CA/CPA qualified (or in final stages)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting roles, preferably within the banking or retail sector.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and journal entries.
• Excellent Excel and data analysis skills.
• Clear, concise communicator with ability to engage across departments.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Demonstrate experience in process improvement or team mentoring.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven ability to plan, organise and deliver results on time in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate team leadership experience
• Flexible and adaptable
• Inclusive and supportive
• A capacity and desire to support peers in the wider team
• Friendly and approachable

We believe in supporting diverse cultures and harnessing the unique knowledge and experience of our team. We celebrate our global presence, by supporting our culturally diverse team around the world.