Accountant

Positioned within an established, scaling consultative cloud-services and IT managed services firm, this executive appointment is critical for driving robust financial governance and operational reporting accuracy. Taking complete ownership of the accounting function, structural cash flow forecasting, and South African statutory compliance, this role offers an immediate start to manage financial reporting up to the balance sheet level while guiding a junior staff member. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Governance: Direct the comprehensive accounting function, maintaining strict internal controls, financial governance structures, and audit readiness across corporate entities. Cash Flow Strategy & Modelling: Develop, execute, and monitor accurate cash flow forecasting models and financial projections to optimise working capital within a recurring revenue framework. Compliance & Statutory Submissions: Manage absolute compliance with South African tax legislation, ensuring precision in the reconciliation and submission of VAT, Income Tax, and PAYE through SARS e-Filing. Operational Reporting: Compile and present detailed monthly management accounts, quarterly operational reports, and annual financial statements to the executive leadership team to drive data-backed commercial decisions. Working Capital Optimisation: Oversee core debtors and creditors' workflows, implementing stringent controls, processing payment runs, and supervising transactional reconciliations. Payroll Administration: Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll processes alongside their related statutory deductions (UIF, SDL) and annual re-conciliations. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Provide daily operational guidance, structural development, and management to one subordinate financial administrative staff member. Requirements Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification financial leadership or financial manager experience, ideally within a services-driven enterprise. Demonstrated experience navigating a contractual recurring revenue or retained service business model. Proven track record in compiling full management accounts, preparing accurate financial statements, and managing corporate liquidity. Comprehensive, practical knowledge of South African tax law, accounting frameworks (IFRS/GAAP), and standard SARS e-Filing processes. Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing junior accounting or administrative personnel. Prior commercial experience operating within an IT Managed Services Provider (MSP), cloud technology firm, or information technology consultancy. Valid driver's license and own vehicle Required Software Skills Advanced proficiency in Xero accounting software and its optimisation. Exceptional command of Microsoft Excel (for advanced financial modelling, formulas, and forecasting reports). Familiarity with SARS e-Filing infrastructures. Benefits Benefits & Culture Collaborative, technical, and high-output office environment. Long-term stability within an expanding industry leader. Flexible hybrid working framework following the successful completion of the probation phase. Work Type & Location Hybrid (Note: Required full-time in office during the initial probation period).