Accountant, Financial Reporting, Senior Accountant

Stutterheim, South Africa | Posted on 02/25/2026

• Date Opened 02/25/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 5+ years
• Required Skills
  • trial balance
  • reconciliations
  • +16
• State/Province Eastern Cape
• Country South Africa

VACANCY: ACCOUNTANT

The successful applicant will report to the Group Senior Accountant.

Perform daily and monthly financial processing

Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger

Bookkeeping up to Trial Balance

Calculate VAT payable/refundable and submit VAT returns to SARS

Perform VAT reconciliations

Review debtors and creditors reconciliations

Complete balance sheet account reconciliations

Analyse financial records and transactions

Monitor and supervise clerical accounting staff

Provide support and training to administrative employees, assisting with queries and daily operational matters

Assist external auditors with year-end queries

Bill expenses across group entities

Prepare journal entries (daily, ad hoc, and month-end) and support the month-end close process

Assist with budget and forecast preparation

Maintain the fixed asset register and manage capex project accounting

Review wage payroll

Participate in stock counts

Prepare monthly and ad hoc management accounts to provide insight into financial performance

Proven working experience as an Accountant

Solid understanding of accounting principles

Computer literacy and strong data capture skills

Advanced spreadsheet experience (good knowledge of Excel and formulae)

Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Power Point

High degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Strong analytical skills

Minimum 5 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment (advantageous)