đź“Ť Accountant | Johannesburg

Work Model: On-site (Office-based, 5 days per week)

Reporting Line: Individual contributor role (no direct reports)

Team Structure: Part of a larger, regionally structured accounts team

Salary: Competitive – based on experience

Reed Africa (part of Reed Specialist Recruitment) is recruiting on behalf of a well-established international client operating in a high-volume, fast-paced financial environment. We are seeking a detail-driven Accountant to join their regional finance function based in Sunninghill, Johannesburg. This role sits within a broader regional accounts team, offering long-term opportunities for role expansion, progression, and increased responsibility as the business and finance function continue to grow. It is a hands-on operational role, with no direct reports, ideal for a finance professional looking to build depth before moving into broader scope responsibilities.

Role Overview

We are seeking a professionally qualified Accountant with strong hands-on experience in VAT, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting to support a high-volume, fast-paced finance operation. This role requires a technically competent finance professional capable of managing transactional accounting while also ensuring full compliance with tax and statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting

  • Raising and processing high-volume sales invoices

  • Posting purchase invoices, payments, and receipts

  • Maintaining accurate financial reports and general ledgers

  • Managing bank reconciliations, cash control, and daily treasury activities

  • Handling supplier queries and account reconciliations

  • Preparing journal entries, financial analyses, and month-end adjustments

  • Supporting monthly close processes and strict reporting deadlines

  • Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations

  • Producing month-end and management reports

VAT, Tax & Compliance (Core Focus Area)

  • Managing VAT accounting, compliance, and submissions

  • Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and reconciliations

  • Handling tax filings and statutory reporting requirements

  • Supporting regulatory reporting obligations

  • Assisting with tax advisory and compliance-related matters

  • Ensuring full compliance with financial and tax regulations

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements

  • Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CMA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent)

  • Minimum 4–5 years of relevant accounting experience

  • Strong practical, hands-on experience in:

    • VAT compliance and reporting

    • Tax filings and statutory submissions

    • Regulatory and compliance reporting

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)

  • High level of numeracy and analytical capability

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume transaction environment

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills

  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

  • Fast learner with strong adaptability