Accountant - Wynburg, Sandton at Catch

Job Purpose:

• The Accountant will take ownership of the profit and loss statement for a trading Business Unit, maintain accurate financial records, execute month-end and year-end processes, and deliver reliable financial and management reporting.
• The role requires practical experience in gross profit analysis, stock movements, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and statutory compliance. The successful candidate will work independently while partnering with operational and finance stakeholders in a dynamic, growing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, review, and ensure the completeness and accuracy of day-to-day financial transactions for the assigned Business Unit.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, ensuring that the general ledger is complete, accurate, and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring that reporting deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Monitor cash flow, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and analyse actual performance against budget and prior periods, explaining material variances to management.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and support other statutory filings, ensuring that submissions are accurate, complete, and made by the required deadlines.
• Prepare accurate, timely management reports and provide financial analysis that supports operational and commercial decision-making.
• Coordinate audit information for the assigned Business Unit, providing complete supporting documentation and clear explanations for balances, transactions, and accounting treatments.
• Maintain accurate filing of financial records and documentation.

 Qualifications & Education:

• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Accounting qualification or coursework (advantageous but not required).

 Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Ethical, trustworthy and professional.
• Positive attitude - eager to learn and contribute for the greater good of the team.
• Effective communicator with a positive attitude.
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion.