Accountant

Supporting financial integrity within an established operational setting, this full-time position ensures bookkeeping excellence and day-to-day control across the finance function. Reporting directly as the second-in-charge (2IC) to the Financial Manager, the successful candidate will drive accurate transactional reporting and lead internal workflows up to balance sheet and income statement readiness. The opportunity balances precise technical financial accounting with direct team management, fostering workplace collaboration, professional accountability, and the continuous development of department staff. This environment requires a hands-on professional who maintains structural composure and steps directly into the Financial Manager's responsibilities when called upon. Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting: Prepare, process, and review general ledger transactions, monthly journals, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations to deliver financial data up to balance sheet and income statement level. Compliance & Auditing: Secure absolute alignment with core accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies, ensuring particular focus is placed on inter-branch compliance while assisting with month-end, year-end, and statutory audit cycles. Ledger Oversight: Verify fixed asset registers, review debtor and creditor reconciliations, resolve ledger discrepancies, and execute standard banking processes. Team Supervision: Allocate workloads, monitor department deadlines, and provide structural training, mentorship, and performance support to finance team members identified for career growth. Strategic Support: Assist leadership with cash flow monitoring and annual budget preparation, while driving internal process improvements and liaising with external stakeholders. Requirements Formal Education: A completed Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years of verified accounting experience, featuring a proven history of preparing accounts up to balance sheet and income statement level. Leadership Footprint: Direct experience supervising, managing, or training junior finance staff. Core Competencies: Strong technical reconciliation abilities, high emotional maturity, independent problem-solving skills, and a reliable, solution-driven approach to tracking data under pressure. Desirable Requirements Experience operating within a medium-to-large business environment is preferred. Required Software Skills Proficient in accounting software Microsoft Excel