Overview
Accountant Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at AltGen South Africa
Title: Accountant
Company: AltGen South Africa
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
AltGen is recruiting for a hands-on Accountant to take full ownership of the finance function within a fast-growing renewable energy business based in Pretoria.
This role is suited to someone comfortable across the full accounting function, from day-to-day processing through to management reporting, with the ability to contribute to financial insight and business improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and manage the full day-to-day accounting function
- Maintain accurate financial records in Xero
- Process accounts payable and receivable (debtors & creditors)
- Manage supplier invoices, payments, and debtor follow-ups
- Prepare journals and maintain the general ledger
- Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations
- Execute month-end and year-end closing processes
- Run monthly payroll (SimplePay)
- Prepare and submit VAT (monthly) and PAYE, ensuring full SARS compliance
- Maintain compliance with IFRS and local tax regulations
- Prepare and present monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Provide financial insights and updates to leadership
- Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow
- Conduct project cost vs. actual analysis
- Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and audit readiness
- Support audits, financial reviews, and due diligence processes
- Liaise with external accountants on annual financial statements
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
- Improve financial processes, systems, and overall financial visibility across the business
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance
- Proven experience in a full-function accounting role
- Experience managing accounting processes independently
- Strong working knowledge of: VAT and PAYE, payroll and management reporting
- Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems
- Able to start immediately