Description / Synopsis An international company based in Rosebank is seeking a Group Accountant on a 6-month contract basis. The successful candidate will ensure accurate financial transaction processing and operational control across sales, intercompany activities, inventory, manufacturing, and procurement for their Group/Shared Services division. This role is suited for a finance professional with exposure to multi-entity accounting, preferably in a multinational environment. Minimum Requirements Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field SAIPA/SAICA Articles advantageous 3–5 years of accounting experience in a shared services or group environment Experience in manufacturing, inventory, or shared services environments is preferred Experience dealing with African entities or subsidiaries Experience working with ERP/accounting systems (Syspro/Sage Evolution advantageous) Must be able to start immediately Responsibilities Capture and verify sales invoices and export documentation Prepare reconciliations of sales orders, delivery notes, and invoices Process daily and weekly sales and operational reports for management Record and maintain inventory transactions, including GRNs and production entries Support and assist with regular inventory counts and reconciliations Raise and review purchase orders in line with procurement policies Ensure procurement transactions are compliantly processed and authorised Post journals, including payroll, depreciation, and operational adjustments Maintain accurate supporting documentation for financial entries Assist with intercompany, VAT, WHT, payroll, and other reconciliations Support the month-end close and reporting process Prepare and maintain schedules for key balance sheet accounts Help ensure readiness for internal and external audits Uphold high standards of financial accuracy, control, and documentation Identify, elevate and address control weaknesses Soft Skills / Additional Info Strong attention to detail and accuracy Excellent organisational and deadline management skills Effective communication and teamwork with cross-functional teams Analytical, proactive, and hands‑on approach High integrity and ability to handle confidential information #J-18808-Ljbffr