Group Accountant – 6 Month Contract

Group Accountant – 6 Month Contract KingsleyIrons Recruitment R30,000 - R35,000 per month Permanent Intermediate position Eastern Cape Posted 19 Apr 2026 by KingsleyIrons Recruitment Expires in 15 days Job 2636448 Save Apply Now About the position Description / Synopsis An international company based in Rosebank is seeking a Group Accountant on a 6-month contract basis. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial transaction processing and operational control across sales, intercompany activities, inventory, manufacturing, and procurement for their Group/Shared Services division. This role is suited for a finance professional with exposure to multi-entity accounting, preferably in a multinational environment. Minimum Requirements: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field SAIPA/SAICA Articles advantageous 3–5 years of accounting experience in a shared services or group environment Experience in manufacturing, inventory, or shared services environments is preferred Experience dealing with African entities or subsidiaries Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Syspro/Sage Evolution advantageous) Must be able to start immediately Responsibilities Capture and verify sales invoices and export documentation Prepare reconciliations of sales orders, delivery notes, and invoices Process daily and weekly sales and operational reports for management Record and maintain inventory transactions, including GRNs and production entries Support and assist with regular inventory counts and reconciliations Raise and review purchase orders in line with procurement policies Ensure procurement transactions are compliantly processed and authorised Post journals, including payroll, depreciation, and operational adjustments Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial entries Assist with intercompany, VAT, WHT, payroll, and other reconciliations Support the month-end close and reporting process Prepare and maintain schedules for key balance sheet accounts Help ensure readiness for internal and external audits Uphold high standards of financial accuracy, control, and documentation Identify, escalate and help address control weaknesses Soft Skills / Additional Info Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organisational and deadline management skills Effective communication and teamwork with cross-functional teams Analytical, proactive, and hands-on approach High integrity and ability to handle confidential information Desired Skills: Accounting Inventory Control Reconciliations Sage Evolution SYSPRO Tax VAT processing About The Employer: Do you see yourself as the successful Group Accountant at this leading Company? Don’t delay. For similar vacancies and more exciting opportunities please keep visiting our website or follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingsleyirons-recruitment/www.kingsleyirons.co.zaShould you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to caroline (@) [URL Removed] . Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability to the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become [URL Removed] have the option to “opt-out” and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to admin (@) [URL Removed] / info (@) [URL Removed] you. Apply Now KingsleyIrons Recruitment View agency profile See all KingsleyIrons Recruitment jobs About the agency At KingsleyIrons, our Core mission is to maximize our clients' performance by placing only the very best talent. In a rapidly-changing economic climate, your company's most valuable assist is its employees. Let us help you make the best investment today for tomorrow's success.

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We recruit skilled candidates across various industries and place both permanent and contract positions throughout South Africa, ranging from graduate to executive levels within the private, corporate and public sectors. With our combined all round experience, KingsleyIrons Recruitment is well positioned to take care of your recruitment and talent acquisition needs.

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