The Head Office Central Finance Accountant is responsible for the end-to-end finance function for head office operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, timely month-end close processes and business support.
Requirements
Principal Accountabilities:
Financial Accounting and Reporting
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Ensure full month-end and year-end close process.
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Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
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Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
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Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies.
General Ledger Management
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Maintain integrity of the general ledger.
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Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and classified.
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Monitor chart of accounts and maintain accounting structures.
Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight
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Responsible for head office accounts payable and receivable processes.
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Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.
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Review and approve payment runs.
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Monitor outstanding receivables and resolve discrepancies.
Cash Flow & Treasury
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Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
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Monitor bank accounts and cash positions.
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Prepare bank reconciliations and treasury reports.
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Support funding and working capital management initiatives.
Tax & Regulatory Compliance
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Prepare and review VAT returns.
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Support corporate income tax calculations and submissions.
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Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
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Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors as required.
Audit Management
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Coordinate internal and external audit requirements.
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Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
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Address audit findings and implement corrective actions.
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Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks.
Financial Controls & Process Improvement
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Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
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Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.
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Drive automation and efficiency initiatives.
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Support implementation and enhancement of ERP systems.
Benefits
Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Essential:
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Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 7+ years' accounting experience with proven experience in full finance processes from transaction processing through to financial reporting or
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New or recently qualified CA(SA).
Technical Skills:
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Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
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ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, NetSuite, etc.)
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Financial reporting and management accounting.
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Balance sheet reconciliations.
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Cash flow management.
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ERP systems and financial controls.
Closing date: 24 July 2026
