Hire Resolve is currently seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant with proven experience in a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) environment. Our client, a key player in the wealth and insurance sector, is looking to strengthen their finance team with an individual who brings technical accounting expertise and industry-relevant knowledge. This is a permanent opportunity based in Pretoria or Bellville, offering the chance to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced, professional organisation.

Responsibilities

1. Procurement and Suppliers

• Review source documents.

• Ensure adherence to internal policies, budgets, and approval limits.

• Check completeness of supporting documentation.

• Monitor supplier payment terms.

• Support procurement-related duties as required.

2. General Accounting & Reconciliations

• Review cash books, bank/supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.

• Process and review complex journal entries.

• Prepare and validate reconciliation schedules for key accounts.

• Ensure the integrity of all accounting transactions.

• Oversee intercompany and related party transactions and confirmations.

• Review payroll and instructions from Group.

• Analyze and resolve aged receivables/payables issues.

• Assist in additional general ledger activities.

3. Management Information

• Prepare accurate management accounts and supporting schedules.

• Maintain and update forecasts and budgets.

• Develop and improve management reporting templates.

• Support broader finance team initiatives.

4. Sales Function

• Maintain revenue calculations and validate inputs from approved sources.

• Ensure accuracy of system-generated revenue.

• Manage customer collections and AUM summaries.

• Support sales-related financial processes.

5. Treasury & Financial Soundness

• Review bookkeeper’s outputs.

• Prepare short- and long-term cash flow forecasts.

• Monitor liquidity, cash holdings, CAR, and solvency ratios.

• May act as payment releaser/approver on banking platforms.

• Assist with other treasury functions as needed.

6. Taxation

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and working papers.

• Maintain SARS balance reconciliations.

• Prepare tax computations for monthly/annual reporting.

• Submit DWT returns and maintain valid tax clearance.

• Ensure compliance with all tax payment deadlines.

• Address audit queries and support tax obligations.

7. Audit and Year-End

• Serve as key liaison with auditors and Group finance.

• Prepare annual financial statements.

8. Special Projects

• Lead execution and monitoring of assigned finance-related projects.

9. Strategic and Other Areas

• Attend and contribute to meetings and planning sessions.

• Provide subject matter input on financial strategies and policies.

• Deliver training or presentations to team members.

• Engage in complex decision-making and analysis.

10. Other (Company-Specific)

• Additional duties as specified by the client’s division.

Requirements

Formal Education:

• BCom or BCompt (Accounting) or equivalent qualification.

Experience Requirements:

• Accountant I:

  • Completed articles or 5 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping.

  • Experience within a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) is required.

• Accountant II:

  • Completed articles and 3 years’ experience in accounting/bookkeeping OR 8 years’ experience.

  • Experience within a recognised Financial Services Provider (FSP) is required.

Critical Competencies

Knowledge

• Strong grasp of accounting principles and practices.

• Industry-specific financial reporting in FSPs.

• Proficiency in SAGE X3, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong planning and organisational skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Methodical, focused, and adaptable.

• Team player with a proactive learning approach.

Please Note, if you don't match the Requirements or Industry, you won't be consider for this role..

Benefits

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • Send me your CV on +27 63 584 7231 (Whatsapp)
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
  • Please use "Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email 

  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise