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The Head Office Central Finance Accountant is responsible for the end-to-end finance function for head office operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, timely month-end close processes and business support. Requirements Principal Accountabilities: Financial Accounting and Reporting Ensure full month-end and year-end close process. Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions. Reconcile all balance sheet accounts and investigate variances. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies. General Ledger Management Maintain integrity of the general ledger. Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and classified. Monitor chart of accounts and maintain accounting structures. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight Responsible for head office accounts payable and receivable processes. Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time. Review and approve payment runs. Monitor outstanding receivables and resolve discrepancies. Cash Flow & Treasury Assist with cash flow forecasting and liquidity management. Monitor bank accounts and cash positions. Prepare bank reconciliations and treasury reports. Support funding and working capital management initiatives. Tax & Regulatory Compliance Prepare and review VAT returns. Support corporate income tax calculations and submissions. Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements. Liaise with tax authorities and external advisors as required. Audit Management Coordinate internal and external audit requirements. Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. Address audit findings and implement corrective actions. Maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks. Financial Controls & Process Improvement Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures. Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls. Drive automation and efficiency initiatives. Support implementation and enhancement of ERP systems . Benefits Job Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 7+ years' accounting experience with proven experience in full finance processes from transaction processing through to financial reporting or New or recently qualified CA(SA). Technical Skills: Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, NetSuite, etc.) Financial reporting and management accounting. Balance sheet reconciliations. Cash flow management. ERP systems and financial controls. Closing date: 24 July 2026