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Senior Accountant Jobs in City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Communicate Recruitment
Title: Senior Accountant
Company: Communicate Recruitment
Location: City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
JOB TITLE: Financial Manager
LOCATION: Wynberg Sandton
Brief Description:
Own the numbers. Lead with confidence. Drive real performance.
This is a standout opportunity for a commercially astute Financial Manager who wants true ownership of the income statement and the mandate to lead the finance and admin team. You’ll be central to maintaining financial integrity, strengthening cash flow, and embedding disciplined controls—while working closely with the business to turn insight into action. Hands‑on by nature, you enjoy refining processes, raising standards, and being relied upon for accuracy, accountability, and sound judgement. The role offers visibility, influence, and the chance to make a meaningful impact where it matters most.
Job Description:
- Manage and oversee the administration and finance department, ensuring all processes and procedures are followed
- Take ownership of the income statement, ensuring accuracy, control, and insight
- Ensure all supporting documentation is in place prior to capturing financial transactions
- Allocate and review all cashbooks daily, including debtors
- Prepare and review term creditor reconciliations
- Reconcile and review panel shop debtor accounts and distribute weekly statements
- Monitor debtor and creditor accounts to ensure timely collections and payments
- Review, verify, and authorise COD creditor reconciliations
- Review and assess Requests for Payment (RFPs)
- Process, evaluate, and approve or reject Requests for Credit (RFCs)
- Review, complete, and submit capital expenditure requests for approval
- Manage cash flow, including daily and monthly forecasting
- Review and reconcile credit card expenditure
- Track and manage second‑hand goods suppliers
- Maintain strong financial controls and compliance across all finance activities
- Lead, support, and develop the finance and admin team
Skills & Experience:
- Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Strong ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Confident communicator with strong problem‑solving skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel capability
- Stock Experience – non negotiable
Qualification:
Degree in Accounting
Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in a similar financial management role
TCTC: R720 000 – R960000
For more information contact:
CORNE JONKER – EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT on 021 418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022680.
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