1099 Senior Accountant jobs in Johannesburg

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

• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, and local accounting standards.
• Manage and reconcile general ledgers, intercompany loan accounts, and month-end journals.
• Oversee accounts payable for both local and international suppliers.
• Assist with treasury and cash flow management.
• Supervise stock counts, maintain fixed asset registers, and process related adjustments.
• Prepare and submit VAT and withholding tax returns.
• Support finance system enhancements and process automation projects.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance obligations.

• BCom Accounting (articles and honours preferred ).
• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience .
• Strong Excel skills (advanced level).
• Computer literacy essential Syspro experience will be advantageous.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Join to apply for the Manager: Financial Accounting role at SAA Technical (SOC) Ltd

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)

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Airlines and Aviation

• Handling general bookkeeping ensuring clients financial records accurate and up to date.
• Rolling up your sleeves to sort out and "clean up" financials that need structure and clarity.
• Analysing financial data to uncover insights supporting team in providing clarity.
• Assisting in the preparation of management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Getting involved in financial modelling to support planning and business growth.
• Helping implement financial processes and SOPs that set clients up for long-term success.
• Working directly with a dynamic team and learning how financial strategy drives real-world results.
• Were looking for someone whos bright, ambitious, and eager to learn - someone who loves variety and wants to grow their career by working on real-world business challenges every day.

• A BCom degree (Accounting-focused or Business degree with Accounting as a major).
• Strong Excel skills comfortable using it for analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and insights.
• Experience with Xero (or another ERP/accounting system) would be an advantage.
• Exposure to or involvement in preparing management reports and financial analysis.
• A keen learner whos not afraid to jump in, take initiative, and do what it takes to get the job done whether thats solving a financial puzzle or running out to grab coffee for the team!
• Organised, detail-oriented, and resilient, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across different clients.
• A curious thinker who enjoys problem-solving and finding smarter ways to do things.
• A team player with a positive, engaging personality able to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues and clients.
• A self-starter whos motivated by growth, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to go above and beyond.
• This role is perfect for someone whos ready to learn fast, gain broad experience, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team thats passionate about making a difference for small businesses.

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

Main Purpose

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of key functions, including managing fixed assets, bank administration and general ledger accounting. The Accountant will ensure accuracy in financial records, perform monthly reconciliations, and assist in compliance and reporting duties, contributing to the overall efficiency of the financial department.

• Maintain credit and fuel card accounts, including updates and reconciliation.
• Manage bank mandates and liaise with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) for approvals.
• Prepare SARB approval documentation and letters.
• Update ALPLA Trinity as required.

• Extract and load daily bank statements to the shared folder for cashbook processing.
• Extract bi-weekly credit card statements and process payments.
• Process payments for both local and foreign bank accounts.
• Perform month-end bank reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for loans (intercompany and third-party).

• Ensure that transactions are recorded accurately and timely in accordance with internal controls.
• Process monthly expense allocations and month-end journals (accruals and provisions).
• Conduct monthly revaluation runs and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Facilitate intercompany confirmations.

• Oversee fixed asset maintenance and ensure proper recording of all tangible and intangible assets.
• Perform AUC (Assets Under Construction) reconciliations and identify assets ready for capitalization.
• Reconcile the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) to the Trial Balance (TB).
• Conduct periodic PPE verifications and identify obsolete assets for disposal.

• Prepare monthly Statistics SA declarations and other ad-hoc reporting as required.
• Assist with Corporate group reporting.

• BCom Accounting degree (or equivalent).
• Completion of SAICA/SAIPA articles or 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting, and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with D365 will be advantageous.
• Income Tax and VAT knowledge would be advantageous

• Communication – clear, professional, and effective in verbal and written interactions.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Builds relationships, supports colleagues, and works toward shared goals.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – identifies problems, analyze data and finds solutions
• Accountability & Resilience – remains flexible and composed in a fast-paced environment
• Ethical Conduct & Integrity – Acts with honesty and adheres to Alpla policies and standards
• Continuous Learning & Development – Continuously develops skills and knowledge, and embraces feedback.

• Market-Related Salary
• Professional working environment with Global Exposure
• Pension Benefit
• Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Program
• We facilitate a smooth start through individual and accurate training and professional guidance and support.
• We offer you a challenging task with a high degree of personal responsibility.
• Your individual performance will be remunerated, and your development will be supported by us.