Accountant at Hire Resolve

Job Description

• Hire Resolve is currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant with proven experience in a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) environment. Our client, a key player in the wealth and insurance sector, is looking to strengthen their finance team with an individual who brings technical accounting expertise and industry-relevant knowledge. This is a permanent opportunity based in Pretoria or Bellville, offering the chance to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced, professional organisation.

Responsibilities

Procurement and Suppliers

• Review source documents.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, budgets, and approval limits.
• Check completeness of supporting documentation.
• Monitor supplier payment terms.
• Support procurement-related duties as required.

General Accounting & Reconciliations

• Review cash books, bank/supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.
• Process and review complex journal entries.
• Prepare and validate reconciliation schedules for key accounts.
• Ensure the integrity of all accounting transactions.
• Oversee intercompany and related party transactions and confirmations.
• Review payroll and instructions from Group.
• Analyze and resolve aged receivables/payables issues.
• Assist in additional general ledger activities

 Management Information

• Prepare accurate management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and update forecasts and budgets.
• Develop and improve management reporting templates.
• Support broader finance team initiatives.

Sales Function

• Maintain revenue calculations and validate inputs from approved sources.
• Ensure accuracy of system-generated revenue.
• Manage customer collections and AUM summaries.
• Support sales-related financial processes.

Treasury & Financial Soundness

• Review bookkeeper’s outputs.
• Prepare short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor liquidity, cash holdings, CAR, and solvency ratios.
• May act as payment releaser/approver on banking platforms.
• Assist with other treasury functions as needed.

Taxation

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and working papers.
• Maintain SARS balance reconciliations.
• Prepare tax computations for monthly/annual reporting.
• Submit DWT returns and maintain valid tax clearance.
• Ensure compliance with all tax payment deadlines.
• Address audit queries and support tax obligations.

Audit and Year-End

• Serve as key liaison with auditors and Group finance.
• Prepare annual financial statements.

Special Projects

• Lead execution and monitoring of assigned finance-related projects.

Strategic and Other Areas

• Attend and contribute to meetings and planning sessions.
• Provide subject matter input on financial strategies and policies.
• Deliver training or presentations to team members.
• Engage in complex decision-making and analysis.

Other (Company-Specific)

• Additional duties as specified by the client’s division.

Requirements

Formal Education:

• BCom or BCompt (Accounting) or equivalent qualification.

Experience Requirements:

Accountant I:

• Completed articles or 5 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping.
• Experience within a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) is required.

Accountant II:

• Completed articles and 3 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping OR 8 years’ experience.
• Experience within a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) is required.

Critical Competencies

• Knowledge
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and practices.
• Industry-specific financial reporting in FSPs.
• Proficiency in SAGE X3, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Methodical, focused, and adaptable.
• Team player with a proactive learning approach.