Accountant – CA(SA) | Durban

This is a dynamic and hands-on Accountant role within a well-established player in the services and distribution sector, offering broad exposure across a multi-regional finance environment. The position blends core financial reporting, controls, and compliance with commercial analysis and operational involvement, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to influence decision-making, drive efficiencies, and contribute to the performance of a market-leading organisation.

Reporting To: Finance Manager / Controller

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

The below outlines the core responsibilities; the role is not limited to these duties:

 

• Process and capture month-end journal entries

• Review and approve supplier invoices

• Review creditor reconciliations

• Oversee debtors and creditors functions

• Review and analyse monthly income statements and variances

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts

• Respond to ad hoc queries from management

• Conduct periodic stock takes

• Perform stock reconciliations and investigate variances

• Prepare quarterly reporting packs (including audit, compliance, and risk-related reports)

• Compile detailed income statement and balance sheet schedules

• Prepare regional forecasts and annual budgets

• Reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger

• Prepare year-end reporting schedules

• Manage fixed asset reconciliations and monthly entries

• Process and approve purchase orders

• Liaise with internal and external auditors

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and purchasing policies

• Train and support the regional finance team

• Monitor performance of debtors and creditors functions

• Conduct regular reviews of debtor age analysis

• Monitor purchase order accruals and follow up on outstanding items

• Manage customer credit limits

• Prepare daily cash flow reports

• Collaborate with central finance teams to drive improvements

• Perform revenue analysis and reporting

• Review disbursement ageing

• Reconcile intercompany accounts

• Conduct margin analysis

• Evaluate financial processes and recommend improvements

• Provide input on cost optimisation and revenue enhancement

• Perform bank reconciliations

• Monitor procurement spend and related compliance metrics

• Maintain cashbook and perform regular reconciliations

• Manage petty cash reconciliations

• Support inventory control where required

• Participate in cross-functional training and role rotations

• Apply relevant financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS)

 

Minimum Requirements:

• Chartered Accountant (CA(SA)) with a postgraduate qualification in Accounting (Honours or equivalent)

 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical ability with high attention to detail

• Proficient in computer applications, particularly MS Office

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards (e.g., IFRS)

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and resolve problems effectively

• Strong communication skills across all organisational levels

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Ability to work independently and under pressure

• Strong understanding of internal controls

• High learning agility and accountability

• Strong reconciliation and query resolution skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English

• Team player with the ability to multitask and adapt

• Flexible with working hours where required

• Self-motivated and open to continuous learning

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with data protection regulations

 

Systems (Advantageous):

• ERP and payroll systems

• Workflow and budgeting tools