Accountant | Imports and Exports at Network Recruitment

Role Purpose

• The Accountant will take ownership of the day-to-day accounting and financial administration of the business. This role ensures that all routine accounting functions are executed accurately, timeously, and in accordance with best practices, enabling management to focus on strategic growth and financial planning.

Job & Company Description:
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and issue accurate and timeous customer invoices
• Maintain the debtors ledger and manage collections in line with credit policies
• Follow up on outstanding receivables and resolve customer queries
• Capture and process supplier invoices and maintain creditors ledger
• Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payment runs
• Allocate and process bank transactions and perform bank reconciliations
• Assist with warehouse stock releases and related documentation
• Support monthly stock reconciliations and investigate variances
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Assist with month-end close procedures
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and supporting documentation
• Assist with audits, tax submissions, and statutory requirements
• Provide ad hoc financial and administrative support

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles
• Experience using accounting software
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Advantageous

• Experience with SAP (or similar ERP systems)
• Exposure to Trade Finance, Customs and Imports, and Foreign Currency
• Ability to communicate in Afrikaans and/or French (French highly advantageous but not essential)

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Professional, reliable, and deadline-driven