Location: Rosebank offices Contract Duration: 6 months 1. Purpose of the Role The Contract Shared Services Accountant is responsible for the accurate processing and control of operational financial transactions across sales, intercompany transactions, inventory, manufacturing, and procurement activities. The role ensures that sales transactions, stock movements, production entries, and purchasing activities are accurately captured in the accounting system, enabling reliable operational reporting and supporting the month‑end financial close. The Shared Services Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting operational teams, and ensuring strong transactional discipline across the business. 2. Key Responsibilities A. Sales & Revenue Processing Capture and verify sales invoices accurately and on a timely basis in the accounting system Issue commercial invoices and supporting export documentation as required Collect and file all supporting documentation for zero‑rated and export sales Reconcile sales orders, delivery notes, and invoices on a daily basis Prepare daily and weekly sales reports for management and operations Support operational teams with sales reporting and reconciliations B. Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting Capture Goods Received Notes (GRNs) accurately and maintain the GRN clearing account Process manufacturing and production transactions in the accounting system Monitor inventory movements and stock levels Assist with inventory reconciliations Prepare inventory movement reports Support periodic stock counts and stock verification Ensure inventory records align with operational stock movements C. Procurement & Purchase Order Administration Raise purchase orders in Sage Evolution in accordance with company procurement policies Review purchase requisition against budget Monitor open purchase orders and ensure timely closure Ensure procurement transactions are properly supported and authorised Monitor supplier balances and purchase order commitments D. Financial Processing & Journals Post standard accounting journals including payroll journals, depreciation journals, and operational adjustments Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all financial transactions Maintain the fixed asset register for allocated entities Ensure proper document management and record keeping on company cloud platforms E. Reconciliations & Transaction Control Assist with intercompany reconciliations Monitor and clear suspense and control accounts Assist with VAT and WHT reconciliations Assist with payroll reconciliations Maintain supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts Reconciliations to tax authorities’ statements F. Month‑End Support Assist with month‑end financial close processes Prepare reports including inventory movement reports, open purchase order reports, and GRN clearing reports Support preparation of balance sheet reconciliations Assist with weekly and monthly expense and cash flow reporting G. Audit & Compliance Support Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external audits Ensure financial records are accurate, organised and audit‑ready Assist the Senior Reporting Accountant in responding to audit and compliance requests 3. Internal & External Relationships Internal Senior Reporting Accountant Group Financial Controller Operations and production teams Procurement team Regional finance teams External External auditors Accounting system consultants 4. Governance & Control Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail Ensure complete and organised supporting documentation Adhere to company accounting policies and procurement procedures Maintain confidentiality of financial and corporate information Identify and elevate financial control weaknesses 5. Qualifications & Experience Minimum Qualifications Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Professional Training Professional training such as SAIPA articles or similar Experience 3–5 years accounting experience Experience in manufacturing, inventory, or operational environments preferred Experience working with ERP or accounting systems (Sage Evolution advantageous) Exposure to multi‑entity accounting environments advantageous 6. Key Competencies Strong attention to detail and accuracy Good understanding of inventory and operational accounting Strong reconciliation and problem‑solving ability Ability to work closely with operations and procurement teams Strong Excel and data management skills Organised and deadline‑driven Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities 7. Success Indicators Accurate and timely sales and procurement processing Reliable inventory and manufacturing accounting records Clean and well‑supported reconciliations Efficient month‑end support Strong financial discipline across operational transactions #J-18808-Ljbffr