Accountant (Full Function)

Accountant (Full Function)

Recruiter

Watershed Consulting

Job Ref

HGAC

Date posted

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Location

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary

R32000 (Negotiable) p/m

SUMMARY

We are seeking a meticulous Full-Function Accountant to take complete ownership of the financial accounting function. This role is ideal for an independent, detail-oriented professional experienced in handling everything from daily transactions and SARS submissions to month-end close and audit preparation in an SME environment.

POSITION INFO

Accountant (Full Function) Location: Pretoria East Salary: R32,000 P/M (Negotiable) Role Overview We are seeking a meticulous Full-Function Accountant to take complete ownership of the financial accounting function. This role is ideal for an independent, detail-oriented professional experienced in handling everything from daily transactions and SARS submissions to month-end close and audit preparation in an SME environment. Key Responsibilities Daily Accounting: Full AP/AR cycles, daily bank reconciliations, debtor follow-ups, 3-way matching, and capturing landed costs for imported stock. Month-End Close: Prepare the month-end close pack (provisions, accruals, FX revaluations, depreciation) and compile management accounts within 5 working days. Cash Flow & Asset Management: Maintain the fixed asset register and track a 13-week cash flow forecast. Group & Multi-Currency: Process multi-currency transactions (ZAR, USD, EUR, GBP) and reconcile inter-company balances (SA & Zimbabwe). Statutory Compliance: End-to-end processing and submission via SARS eFiling for VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IRP6, and ITR14 . Audit & Governance: Main point of contact for external auditors; prepare the year-end audit pack under IFRS for SMEs and maintain ISO 9001 aligned financial records. Requirements & Qualifications Education: B. Com Accounting or equivalent (Honours is a plus). Experience: 3-5 years of hands-on financial accounting experience, ideally in an SME. Tax Knowledge: Proven expertise in SARS eFiling from computation to final submission. Technical Skills: Strong MS Excel (pivots, lookups) and experience with modern accounting/ERP software (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.). Core Competencies: Solid understanding of IFRS for SMEs, multi-currency transactions, and FIFO inventory costing. Logistics: Highly independent, analytical, with own reliable transport .