Lead Accountant - Fixed Term Contract
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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Accounting/Finance qualification
- Professional registration (SAICA, CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA)
- 5+ years’ senior accounting/finance experience
- Strong month-end, reporting, and financial controls background
- Experience supervising finance team members
- Advanced MS Excel and ERP system knowledge
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee Accounts Payable, General Ledger, reconciliations, and month-end processes
- Manage invoicing, treasury, property, trust, and shareholder-related accounting
- Review financial calculations, schedules, and reporting accuracy
- Provide guidance and accountability to finance team members
- Support Finance Manager with ad hoc matters
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This role suits a technically strong, organised, and detail-oriented professional who thrives on accountability, can manage multiple priorities, and ensures continuity across finance functions.Free account
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