56 Sales Accounting jobs in South Africa

Role Overview

Retail/Services business in Car Detailing market requires the services of a person that can perform and has experience in daily accounting function and sales function.

Skills/Role Requirments

Manage small staff compliment

Interact with customers

Selling product and services to customers

Deal with customer complaints

Daily recons and admin related work

Stock Management

Basic Bookkeeping / Daily accounting function - including bank recons/creditor recons/debtors recons/stock recons

The Person

Individual that enjoys working with customers and is solution driven and an out-the-box thinker

Honest and result driven

Friendly personality

Experience/Qualifications

Admin experience including stock and cash/bank recons

Bookkeeping / accounting experience will be an advantage

Sales experience

Diploma covering the above will be an advantage

Retail hours

Commission Structure

If you think you can tick the above boxes, know you can add value and would like to be part of a growing business then we would like to hear from you.

Please send your CV and current salary and notice period.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R6 000,00 per month

Education:

• Diploma (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Need To Knows:

Hours: Regular U.S. business hours (Eastern Time)

Compensation: Base salary + potential commission/bonuses for high performance

Role Overview

We're looking for a Sales Representative to handle prospect calls and close new clients for Accounting Innovators. You will be the first point of contact for leads, managing the full sales cycle from appointment to closing.

Key Responsibilities

• Take inbound calls and conduct booked appointments with prospects
• Qualify leads, identify financial needs, and present our services clearly
• Manage the sales pipeline using 
  GoHighLevel
   (CRM)
• Make calls through 
  Nextiva
   and handle email follow-ups via 
  Gmail
• Confirm and reschedule appointments as needed
• Prepare proposals and close deals for services including:
• Tax saving strategies
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• Sales tax compliance
• Other accounting services
• Meet or exceed monthly sales targets

Requirements

• Proven experience in 
  sales or closing roles
   (accounting/financial services experience a plus)
• Strong communicator with ability to explain services clearly and confidently
• Organized and reliable in managing appointments and follow-ups
• Tech-savvy, with experience in CRM tools (GoHighLevel preferred) and VoIP systems (Nextiva a plus)
• Must be able to work U.S. Eastern business hours
• Self-motivated and target-driven

The Manager Financial Accounting role is responsible for compiling and distributing the Final Income Statement, high level narratives for the month & Balance Sheet for the Group, balancing of final Group Trial Balance in SAP with Final Income Statement and Balance Sheet, Manage and set month end closing deadlines for all SAP users (Group), as well as manage the opening and closing of accounting periods in SAP (Group).

The role will run the foreign currency revaluation program in SAP and reconcile to detail, ad hoc tasks and sound liaison with other finance departments. In addition, the role is responsible for the preparation of the annual financial statements as well as relevant interaction with both internal and external auditors.

The incumbent will be responsible for creating new, changing, blocking and unblocking GL accounts in SAP (Group), Maintain Trial Balance in SAP (Group). The role will ensure that reconciliations are done, reviewed and signed off, ensure that all Inter-Company consolidations are done, reviewed and signed off, as well as to ensure that all month end closing exchange rates are loaded in SAP.

Furthermore, the role is also responsible for converting and uploading of non-SAP subsidiaries Trial Balances in SAP, supervising of subordinates and co-ordinate leave, coordinate the period 13-year end journal process and provide updated Trial Balances etc. to auditors and internal customers.

To manage the Financial Accounting Section by ensuring timeous, valid, accurate and complete reporting of financial information in line with the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS)

Operational / Core

Develop systems, procedures and processes for financial reporting that will ensure valid, accurate and complete financial records.

Ensure that all Month End procedures are communicated and adhered to.

Develop working capital reporting framework that will contribute to positive cash management for SAAT by:

Ensuring that Cash Collections takes place regularly and according to contractual

terms agreed with customers.

Ensuring that Suppliers are paid timeously to avoid interest and penalties, and

avoid interruptions in Operations.

Contribute to the maintenance of the minimum inventory requirement as set by Technical Materials, to avoid or reduce inventory holding costs.

Sourcing funds necessary for working capital requirements at reasonable /

competitive rates.

Maintaining the minimum cash requirements for operations at all times.

Develop skills and expertise in the Financial Accounting section that will contribute to sustainable performance, and in line with the latest Accounting Standards, viz. IFRS and IAS.

Verify and approve payments on both Standard bank and CITI bank.

Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Final Accounts, Inventory & Audit control, and Incident / Warranties Sections within Finance Department.

Review of monthly General ledger, Vendor Reconciliations and all Statement of Financial Position Reconciliations.

Be accountable for the General Ledger, Trial Balance, Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flows and all related notes, by reviewing them.

Oversee the raising and management of accruals to optimize the cost flows within the Business.

Ensure the maintenance of property, plant and equipment (fixed assets) consolidated register.

Oversee the management of Insurance / Warranties related matters.

Attend all Finance related meetings in the Department, including inter-Departmental meetings, and Operations Exco Meetings.

Attend Operations Meetings for financial input, queries, concerns, and resolutions, including Operations Forward Planning sessions.

Run with projects allocated to Financial Accounting Section. (This include preparing a project, plan, execute the plan, and report accordingly).

Prepare and make presentations at Operations Exco, including Main Exco.

Review Revenue Contracts that are presented to the Contracts Committee.

Prepare and Attend Contracts Review Committee meetings.

Develop business processes as required to enable smooth running of Operations. (This may include inter-departmental processes)

Liaison with SAA Group for all financial accounting related matters.

Liaison with Technical Material / Supply Chain Management (SCM) for all supplier related matters.

Work closely with Management Accounting & Reporting, especially at Month end and Year end for reporting.

Prepare Financial Accounting Reports Monthly and Year-end reports

Approve the creation of New suppliers on Suppliers Masterfile Base.

Approve the creation of New customers on Debtors Masterfile Base.

Contribute to the Stock Count Process through collaboration with SCM, especially at Year End.

Ensure preparation and submission of the Annual Financial Statements, especially at Year End, to the CFO, and ultimately to the Board and External Auditors.Coordinate all activities related to internal and external auditors.

Represent the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in meetings where required.

Collaborate with Management Accounting & Reporting for Budgeting and Forecasting

activities.

Contribute to the management of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) in the

Department.

Manage the Internal and External Auditors activities, especially at year end.

Attend Audit Resolution Committee Meetings, especially with External Auditors at Year

end.

Develop / Complete Performance Management Contracts with reportees, and report

accordingly,

Liaison with internal stakeholders in the resolution of both internal and external audit

findings.

Attend Interdepartmental & Joint (Cross-functional) meetings, e.g. SCM, Operations,

Sales & Marketing.

Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and Public Finance Management Act

(PFMA).

Contribute to the management of the Finance Department office.

Matric qualification

Bachelor degree with Financial Accounting as a major subject - essential

B. Com (Hon) degree - advantageous

Three (3) Year Articles for Chartered Accountants - advantageous

Masters in Business Management / Leadership - advantageous

Financial Accounting and reporting - 5 years (essential)

Management Accounting - 5 years (essential)

General Management - 5 years (essential)

People Management - 5 years (essential)

Cash Management - 3 years (essential)

International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) International Accounting Standards (IAS) - Advanced

Managing Working Capital (Cash Management) - Intermediate to Advance

Public Finance Management Act - Basic

AccountingFinancial Skills - Advance

Accounting - Advance

Auditing - Advance

Corporate Governance - Basic

Business Knowledge - Advance

Analyzing of Information - Advance

Reporting - Advance

Microsoft Office - Basic to Advance

People and General Management - Advance

Negotiation - Basic

Interpersonal and Relationship building - Basic

Strong financial skills

Strong financial accounting skills

Strong interpersonal skills.

Business acumen

Good judgement

Innovative

Creative

Team player

A good knowledge of Business IT Systems (SAP and AMOS), including Microsoft Package, viz. Excel, Word and Power Point

Must be able to work under pressure.

A firm background of Financial Accounting.

Sound knowledge of internal controls.

Training Needs - provided for by business

Managing people - Ongoing

Business I.T. systems (SAP and AMOS) - Ongoing

Reporting - Ongoing

Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Job published:

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Job ID:

Job ID: 50762

Phone number:

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My client, (multinational) is seeking an experienced accountant to build and lead a high-performing accounting team in support of the Marketing Finance function. This is a hands-on role where you will be instrumental in preparing financial statements and internal management accounts for entities operating in various commodities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team responsible for trade accounting and financial accounting tasks.

Understand, perform, and continuously improve existing processes including:

Broker reconciliations

Intercompany reconciliations

Inventory reconciliations

P&L reconciliations and investigation of erroneous trading entries

Month-end journal postings

Liaise with auditors for management and statutory audits.

Contribute to management reporting and analysis.

Build strong working relationships with internal accounting teams across global locations.

Identify opportunities for process automation and improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Fully qualified CA(SA) with 3–5 years post-qualification experience

Leadership/management experience preferred (minimum 3 years)

Strong technical IFRS knowledge (IFRS 9, 15, 13, 16)

Keen interest in commodity markets

Excellent IT skills, particularly Excel, and interest in process automation

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage cross-functional relationships

High attention to detail, ownership, and initiative in a fast-paced environment

Advanced written and spoken English

Should you meet the required skills please respond to this advert

Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Location: City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted 04 September Closing Date 18 September 2025

Division

0201 - Accounting

Minimum experience

Not Applicable

Company primary industry

Higher Education

Job functional area

Accounting/Auditing

Senior Lecturer (Grade SL)

Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Department - Description of the Department

The Department of Accounting's focus is professional Accountancy education for prospective Chartered Accountants and Tax Professionals. The Department's BCom Accounting and the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, as well as Honours in Financial Accounting programmes, are endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation (PDipTax) is associated with the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT). On the research front, the Department also offers post-graduate programmes to PhD level. The master's degree in taxation is done by coursework and thesis on a part-time basis.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

The Requirements

CA(SA) in good standing at the date of application, with an intent to pursue a relevant Master's degree, and relevant experience in the following:

• Professional experience in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); or
• Teaching experience in Financial Accounting at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required on a SAICA CA-endorsed programme.
• Growing national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.
• A relevant Master's degree would be an advantage.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2025.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783,243.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 18 September 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.