Recruitment Room Team
Accountant
Job Description
Hire Resolve is currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant with proven experience in a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) environment. Our client, a key player in the wealth and insurance sector, is looking to strengthen their finance team with an individual who brings technical accounting expertise and industry-relevant knowledge. This is a permanent opportunity based in Pretoria or Bellville, offering the chance to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced, professional organisation.
Responsibilities
1. Procurement and Suppliers
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Review source documents.
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Ensure adherence to internal policies, budgets, and approval limits.
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Check completeness of supporting documentation.
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Monitor supplier payment terms.
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Support procurement-related duties as required.
2. General Accounting & Reconciliations
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Review cash books, bank/supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.
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Process and review complex journal entries.
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Prepare and validate reconciliation schedules for key accounts.
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Ensure the integrity of all accounting transactions.
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Oversee intercompany and related party transactions and confirmations.
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Review payroll and instructions from Group.
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Analyze and resolve aged receivables/payables issues.
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Assist in additional general ledger activities.
3. Management Information
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Prepare accurate management accounts and supporting schedules.
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Maintain and update forecasts and budgets.
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Develop and improve management reporting templates.
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Support broader finance team initiatives.
4. Sales Function
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Maintain revenue calculations and validate inputs from approved sources.
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Ensure accuracy of system-generated revenue.
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Manage customer collections and AUM summaries.
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Support sales-related financial processes.
5. Treasury & Financial Soundness
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Review bookkeeper’s outputs.
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Prepare short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
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Monitor liquidity, cash holdings, CAR, and solvency ratios.
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May act as payment releaser/approver on banking platforms.
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Assist with other treasury functions as needed.
6. Taxation
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Prepare VAT reconciliations and working papers.
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Maintain SARS balance reconciliations.
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Prepare tax computations for monthly/annual reporting.
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Submit DWT returns and maintain valid tax clearance.
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Ensure compliance with all tax payment deadlines.
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Address audit queries and support tax obligations.
7. Audit and Year-End
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Serve as key liaison with auditors and Group finance.
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Prepare annual financial statements.
8. Special Projects
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Lead execution and monitoring of assigned finance-related projects.
9. Strategic and Other Areas
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Attend and contribute to meetings and planning sessions.
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Provide subject matter input on financial strategies and policies.
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Deliver training or presentations to team members.
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Engage in complex decision-making and analysis.
10. Other (Company-Specific)
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Additional duties as specified by the client’s division.
Requirements
Formal Education:
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BCom or BCompt (Accounting) or equivalent qualification.
Experience Requirements:
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Accountant I:
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Completed articles or 5 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
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Experience within a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) is required.
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Accountant II:
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Completed articles and 3 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping OR 8 years’ experience.
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Experience within a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) is required.
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Critical Competencies
Knowledge
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Strong grasp of accounting principles and practices.
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Industry-specific financial reporting in FSPs.
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Proficiency in SAGE X3, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Skills and Attributes
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
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Strong planning and organisational skills.
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Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
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Effective verbal and written communication.
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Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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Methodical, focused, and adaptable.
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Team player with a proactive learning approach.
Please Note, if you don’t match the Requirements or Industry, you won’t be consider for this role..
Benefits
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Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today
- Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- Send me your CV on +27 63 584 7231 (Whatsapp)
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
- Please use “Accountant” as your subject line when applying via email
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise