Accountant Jobs in South Africa

A well-established scientific distributor in Lyttelton Manor, Centurion, is looking for an Accountant to take full ownership of daily commercial finance. Offered through The Recruitment Pig, this permanent intermediate role carries a salary of R40,000 – R70,000 per month, as listed on CareerJunction.

About the company and the work

The client is a well-established scientific distributor delivering vital laboratory products and diagnostic supplies. The role sits in an encouraging team and lets the successful candidate own the commercial finance function, from day-to-day accounting to management reporting and audit preparation.

Role details / duties

• Manage full-function general ledger accounting and perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance reports, and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Process supplier invoices, import payments, and foreign exchange transactions accurately.
• Reconcile inventory records, track stock levels, and calculate landed costs for imports.
• Submit statutory tax returns on time to SARS, including VAT and provisional tax.
• Execute routine bank reconciliations and maintain control of company bank accounts.
• Assist executive leadership with annual budgets and coordinate year-end external audit files.

Requirements

• Active professional membership or registration with SAIPA or SAICA.
• A relevant degree or diploma in Financial Accounting or Accounting Sciences.
• Minimum of three years of post-articles commercial accounting experience.
• Practical experience working with multi-currency transactions and landed cost calculations.
• Solid working knowledge of ERP accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with practical problem-solving ability.
• A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and strong team-player values.

Where to find / apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing using the Apply button on this page, which leads to the source advert (Job 2645979, Ref JHB000312). Check the reference and Centurion location before sharing personal details, and never pay a fee to apply.

Practical tips

• Lead with post-articles commercial experience and full-function accounting examples.
• Show multi-currency, import, and landed-cost work clearly, as the advert asks for it.
• Mention your SAIPA or SAICA status, ERP software, and advanced Excel skills up front.

How the process works

On CareerJunction, you open the original advert, review the full position details, and apply through the listing’s application route. The recruiter then reviews applications for this permanent intermediate role.

Important information

This post is informational only, and openings and requirements change at any time. Readers should always verify the details on the original listing before applying. The salary stated in the source advert is R40,000 – R70,000 per month, with SAIPA affiliation from R45,000 per month and SAICA affiliation from R65,000 per month, negotiable based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

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