46 Lease Accounting jobs in South Africa

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist to manage the end-to-end billing cycle for copier leases with service components, oversee accounts receivable processes, and ensure accurate and timely recording of lease transactions. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of CPC (cost-per-copy) and MRR (monthly recurring revenue) differences, hands-on experience in E-Automate, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies across meter reads, ledgers, and contracts.

• Billing & Lease Accounting

• Execute the complete billing cycle for copier leases with service, ensuring accuracy in CPC and MRR calculations.

• Process lease payments and invoices in E-Automate, including posting, integrations, and step-by-step transaction management.
• Accurately record lease schedules over multi-year terms, understanding capital vs. operating lease treatment, deferrals, renewals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile and validate meter reads, identifying and correcting errors or mismatches in billing logic.

2. Accounts Receivable & Payables

• Collections – Proactively manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments; initiate reminder calls/emails before due dates; follow up on overdue accounts; negotiate payment arrangements when necessary; document all collection activities in the system; escalate high-risk accounts for management review.
• Conduct AR aging reviews, set credit limits, and manage vendor payment schedules for optimal cash flow.
• Reconcile customer ledgers by matching payments to invoices and resolving discrepancies without prompting.
• Collaborate with sales, service, and leasing companies to resolve disputed payments or billing issues.

3. Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Perform P&L variance analysis, linking differences to operational events and cost drivers.
• Identify and implement process improvements that reduce errors, shorten processing time, and increase efficiency.
• Ensure all accounting activities comply with GAAP and internal policies.

4. Cross-Department Collaboration & Problem-Solving

• Work proactively with other departments to resolve contract or billing disputes.
• Provide professional, fact-based communication with external partners and leasing companies.
• Manage workloads during peak periods, using prioritization tools to meet deadlines.

5. Compliance & Ethics

• Promptly report and correct discovered financial errors affecting clients.
• Maintain ethical standards in handling client accounts and sensitive data.

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in lease accounting, billing, or AR/AP within the copier, print, or managed services industry.
• Proficiency with E-Automate and familiarity with CPC/MRR billing models.
• Strong understanding of lease accounting principles (capital vs. operating leases).
• Experience reconciling complex ledgers, performing variance analysis, and managing vendor payments.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.

Preferred:

• Experience with meter read reconciliation in copier or printer environments.
• Proven record of implementing automation or process improvements in accounting workflows.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills and experience resolving disputes.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Professional and clear communication style, both verbal and written.
• Commitment to ethical standards and client confidentiality.

• Accuracy rate in billing and reconciliations.
• Resolution time for discrepancies and disputes.
• AR aging improvement and DSO reduction.
• Number of process improvements implemented and documented.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist to manage the end-to-end billing cycle for copier leases with service components, oversee accounts receivable processes, and ensure accurate and timely recording of lease transactions. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of CPC (cost-per-copy) and MRR (monthly recurring revenue) differences, hands-on experience in E-Automate, and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies across meter reads, ledgers, and contracts.

Financial Reporting Manager - IT Distribution Sector

Our client in the IT Distribution and Office Supplies sector is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Financial Reporting Manager to oversee financial and management reporting across a large multi-branch environment. This role reports directly to the General Manager of Finance and offers the opportunity to partner with senior leadership on strategic financial initiatives while driving operational efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and delivery of accurate and timely financial and management reports across multiple branches and divisions.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision making at both divisional and group levels.
• Partner closely with senior management, including Finance and Operations leadership, on high level projects such as ERP transformations and cross-divisional initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to ensure financial targets are met and risks are identified early.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS reporting standards, internal policies, and governance requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting systems, and controls, with particular focus on leveraging ERP systems such as SAP/S4HANA.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior executives, providing commercial acumen and guidance to influence business strategy.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years post-articles experience in financial management or commercial finance, ideally within a listed entity or large product-driven/service environment.
• Proven expertise in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, and commercial finance.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and exposure to S/4HANA migration projects is highly advantageous.
• Prior experience consolidating financial data across multiple branches/divisions is essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, coupled with flexibility to work beyond standard hours and travel to branches as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related commercial field.
• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification is highly preferred.

If you are a results driven finance professional with the ambition to influence strategy and deliver high quality reporting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to elevate your career.

Mindcor will respond to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will, however, be retained for future opportunities.

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Must have US GAAP experience

Our client is a leading, globally integrated financial services organization. They are at the forefront of innovation and operational excellence, driving significant stakeholder value within the dynamic financial services sector. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where you can make a tangible impact.

Are you a technically astute CA(SA) with a passion for financial reporting and consolidation? We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our client's Group Finance team. This role offers a unique chance to hone your skills in a complex, dual-reporting environment, contributing directly to high-quality consolidated financial statements. You'll be instrumental in ensuring compliance with stringent international and local listing requirements, working with a global team and driving process improvements. If you thrive on detail, enjoy problem-solving, and are eager to grow within a reputable financial services leader, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation of consolidated financial statements under IFRS, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Oversee the end-to-end consolidation process for a diverse portfolio of entities across multiple jurisdictions.
• Contribute to the preparation of critical external reporting packs for JSE and NYSE filings, including integrated reports and annual disclosures.
• Collaborate effectively with external auditors, ensuring seamless interim and year-end audits.
• Champion technical accounting excellence by researching and applying IFRS and relevant US GAAP standards.
• Play a key role in the implementation of new accounting standards and group-wide policies.
• Ensure robust compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Foster strong working relationships with global finance teams, providing guidance on reporting requirements.
• Support the enhancement and automation of consolidation and reporting processes, leveraging advanced systems.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA(SA))
• Minimum of 2 years post-articles experience in a group finance or reporting function.
• Proven experience in group consolidations, multi-currency reporting, and intercompany eliminations.
• Exposure to US GAAP.
• Experience with JSE and/or NYSE reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Should you not hear from us in two weeks from application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Job Function

To manage the processes and resources accountable for the on time and accurate reporting of financial information as well as the provision of financial management packs, contributing to operational effectiveness, client / customer satisfaction, reduced risk, profitability and compliance to relevant policies and regulatory requirements.

Key Performance Areas

• Support function to Vice President Finance: Healthcare SSA.
• Lead financial reporting monthly including month-end close processes.
• Deliver financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the Imperial financial processes, policies and disciplines.
• Execute financial compliance or operational reviews.
• Assist with coordination of work with risk, legal, commercial, compliance, tax and other control-related activities and with other assurance providers.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
• Identify control and reporting gaps and execute on opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with special requests and projects as required on accounting and compliance or commercial matters.
• Conduct reviews of operating companies balance sheets and GL reconciliations
• Assist with analysis of operating companies' financial statements to drive efficiencies.
• Manage reporting calendar for Healthcare SSA.
• Commercial finance business partnering with Market Access Healthcare operations.
• Identify cost saving initiatives in operating companies.
• Conduct margin analysis to ensure profitability of operating companies.
• Manage accounts for Healthcare Head office, including expense recognition and review as well monthly reporting.
• Deliver investment evaluations as required, including calculations of metrics such as net present value, ROCE, internal rate of return and payback period.
• Deliver monthly reporting packs and presentations for Healthcare Head Office.
• Lead direct reports in ensuring the delivery of Healthcare reporting timeously and accurately.
• Ensure development of direct reports, including succession planning and delegating as appropriate.

Qualifications Required

• CA (SA) qualification.

Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum 5 years post articles experience.
• Strong accounting and consolidations application in a multi-currency environment.
• Up to date and sound IFRS knowledge and application.
• Strong tax knowledge.
• Hyperion experience is advantageous.
• Healthcare experience is advantageous.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

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We're looking for a
hands-on and dynamic Reporting Specialist
to join a fast-growing software and services business that helps large listed and public organisations
automate their reporting and planning processes
.

In this role, you'll work directly with some of South Africa's most prominent companies, implementing and supporting a powerful consolidation, reporting, and planning software solution.

What You'll Do

• Partner with clients to automate reporting and planning processes using our software.
• Build
  financial reporting and planning applications
  from the ground up.
• Design and configure
  group reporting structures
  and Excel-based data templates.
• Import data from multiple source systems and set up analysis tools.
• Create
  final reports and presentations
  for executive use.
• Provide
  post-implementation client support
  – including training, troubleshooting, and identifying areas for process improvement.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant
  Financial Degree
  (BCom Finance or equivalent) or completed CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of
  financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
  .
• 5+ years of experience
  in either:
• A financial role (management reporting, FP&A, etc.) with full reporting and planning responsibility; OR
• A role implementing/supporting financial reporting software.
• Advanced Excel skills
  (model building, formulas, graphs, conditional formatting).
• Strong communication skills and confidence in engaging directly with clients.
• A problem-solver with
  initiative, energy, and ownership
  .

We'd Love to See if You Can…

When screening, we'll be looking for candidates who:

• Can
  build financial models from scratch
  (not just update templates).
• Show initiative in setting up
  new reporting packs
  by asking the right questions and designing scalable solutions.
• Double-check accuracy using
  controls, reconciliations, and validations
  – not just trust the system.
• Clearly understand concepts like
  Budget YTD
  and how to automate it in Excel.
• Can handle interruptions by staying flexible and focused while supporting others when needed.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in finance

For more information, contact:

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Specialist Recruitment Consultant

Be Part of Shaping the Future of Finance

At Capitec, we're not just reporting numbers- we're telling the story of one of South Africa's most dynamic banks. We're on the lookout for a talented Team Leader: Financial Reporting who's ready to bring technical excellence, leadership, and fresh thinking to a team that keeps our business future-fit and transparent.

Why Join Capitec Finance?

Our Finance division is the backbone of trust and credibility, ensuring that every decision is guided by accurate insights. By joining us, you'll be part of a team that doesn't just crunch numbers we provide the data and analysis that influence investors, analysts, regulators, and the broader financial community.

Here, you'll work with passionate professionals who love making complexity simple, applying world-class IFRS expertise, and pushing boundaries to create best-in-class reporting.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and inspire a team of financial reporting specialists.

• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports that shape key business and investor decisions.

• Apply deep IFRS knowledge to solve complex reporting challenges.

• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and compliance at group level.

• Mentor, coach, and develop your team to reach their full potential.

What You'll Bring

• A Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification with Honours in Accounting.

• At least 5 years' post-article experience in IFRS reporting at group level.

• 3+ years' experience leading small teams, with a passion for coaching and mentoring.

• Strong analytical and interpretive skills, with proven experience collaborating across functions.

Why Capitec?

We're not just a bank, we're a team on a mission to make banking simpler, smarter, and more human. Joining us means growth, purpose, and the chance to shape the future of finance in South Africa.

If you're ready to lead with impact and take financial reporting to the next level, we'd love to meet you.

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

You bring your passion and your talent. We bring an inspiring international work environment. Together, we form the perfect combination.

Are you a South African Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) or Associate General Accountant (AGA(SA)) with at least 4 years of experience and are you passionate about working in a top-quality and international financial reporting environment? Do you have a deep understanding of the relevant standards and their implications and relevant experience drafting reports through Caseware Financials? Are you experienced in applying

International Standard on Related Services (ISRS) 4410? And would you like to be an integrated part of an international team of top-quality accountants, having the opportunity for short or longer term secondments to The Netherlands?

We're looking for a talented South African Accountant to join our international team, working from our office in Cape Town or Stellenbosch, being part a bright team of qualified accountants (in South Africa and The Netherlands).

Do you recognize yourself? Do you think you and BrightOrange Staffing could form a perfect combination? Apply immediately or contact our recruiter.