Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 13, 2026.
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our Finance team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a dynamic retail business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to accurate and timely financial reporting, supporting the day-to-day accounting functions and building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
If you are a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical skills, a high level of accuracy and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification (degree) in Accounting and completed SAICA/SAIPA Articles or CIMA
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- A minimum of 1 - 2 years of accounting experience within a retail environment, with experience in full-cycle month-end accounting
- Proficiency in the latest G Suite packages is an essential requirement
- Strong logical thinking and analytical ability with excellent numerical skills.
- The ability to be accurate and pay attention to detail.
- Has a high energy level, is performance-driven and deadline-orientated.
- Excellent planning, organising, and time management skills.
- Ability to remain flexible, function under pressure, and maintain a positive attitude and work performance in a variety of circumstances.
- Ability to multi-task, deal with complexities, and use initiative to solve problems.
- Ability to work independently, as well as be a team player.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial reporting: assist the management accountant with monthly and quarterly management reporting, budget preparation
- Process journal entries, including raising accruals, deferrals and loan account entries
- Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations
- General accounting administration related to journal entries, invoices, monthly cost centre review and general related queries and assist with any ad hoc requests related to the portfolio
- Support the allocated support services teams with finance-related queries and cost centre management
- Stakeholder relationships with various departments
- Assist with any ad hoc requests related to the portfolio