Overview
Reporting Accountant Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Reporting Accountant
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Reporting Accountant
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFR009628/PaB
Date posted:
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
950 000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Are you a technically strong accountant with a passion for reporting, compliance, and turning numbers into meaningful insights?
POSITION INFO:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Corporate Reporting Accountant to join a dynamic finance team within a complex, operationally driven environment.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives on accuracy, deadlines, and high-level reporting, while also linking financial performance to operational realities.
This role is based in Sandton, Johannesburg North.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
- Compile executive and board reporting packs, including detailed variance analysis
- Analyse financial performance against budget and forecast, providing meaningful insights into cost drivers and operational results
- Draft annual financial statements (AFS) using CaseWare (or similar), ensuring full compliance with IFRS / IFRS for SMEs
- Prepare audit-ready files, including supporting schedules, reconciliations, and disclosures
- Liaise with external auditors and resolve audit queries efficiently
- Assist with group consolidations, including intercompany eliminations and reporting alignment
- Support the budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation of financial models and variance reports
- Prepare and review tax calculations, provisional tax, and supporting schedules, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Maintain integrity of the balance sheet, including reconciliations and follow-ups on outstanding items
- Report on capital expenditure, tracking project spend against approved budgets
- Provide insights into operational and cost performance, including cost drivers and efficiency metrics
- Assist with statutory compliance, audit processes, and company secretarial requirements (CIPC, resolutions, annual returns)
- Ensure strong internal controls, governance, and audit trails are maintained
Job Experience and Skills Required:
- BCom Accounting (or equivalent)
- 3–5+ years’ experience in financial reporting and AFS preparation
- Strong CaseWare experience (non-negotiable)
- Solid knowledge of IFRS or IFRS for SMEs
- Experience with management accounts, consolidations, and reporting packs
- Exposure to tax calculations and SARS submissions
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Experience in mining or a similar operational industry is advantageous
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