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Operational Accountant

  • East Rand
  • Salary: Up to R35 000.00 Per Month
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Finance
  • Reference: CET004224/LR

Apply before Feb 02 2026 | 59 Days left

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Employer: Sentinel Staffing Services

ABOUT THE ROLEA well-established organisation is urgently seeking a mid-level Operational Accountant due to an upcoming vacancy on 31 January. The goal is to secure a candidate quickly to allow for a proper handover period.This role is ideal for someone who has completed articles and has 2–3 years post-articles experience, particularly those with audit exposure looking for the next step in their career. The position offers strong growth, learning, and cross-functional involvement across the finance department.

    WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

    • Completed Accounting Degree.
    • Completed SAICA/SAIPA/SAIBA articles.
    • 2–3 years of accounting experience post-articles.
    • Audit background is highly advantageous.
    • Experience in a retail finance environment is beneficial.
    • Strong proficiency in multiple accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics is an advantage).
    • Advanced Excel skills.
    • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial reports.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Self-starter with strong ownership, initiative, accuracy, and organisational capability.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Oversee operational Accounts Payable and support Accounts Receivable when needed.
    • Conduct first-line reviews and approvals of financial transactions, ensuring correct VAT treatment and accurate account allocation.
    • Review creditors reconciliations and act as the escalation point for creditor issues.
    • Review VAT reconciliations and submit monthly VAT returns.
    • Maintain and manage the Fixed Asset Register, asset accounting, and cost analysis.
    • Prepare regular and ad hoc financial reports and statements.
    • Perform accounting calculations, identify discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions.
    • Conduct financial reviews, variance analysis, and suggest improvements.
    • Ensure compliance with Tax, VAT, and SARS requirements.
    • Assist with journal processing, cost-centre accounting, and routine finance activities.
    • Participate in stock takes across the group.
    • Support and maintain financial controls within the retail segment.
    • Assist with internal and external audits.
    • Contribute to ad hoc financial projects, including system implementations and group-wide initiatives.

    WORKING CONDITIONS

    • Based in Germiston (Raceway Industrial Park).
    • Office-based: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30.
    • Occasional travel to retail stores (own vehicle required).


    OUR CULTURE

    We value ambitious, confident self-starters who take initiative, work well independently, and collaborate seamlessly in a lean, high-performance team. We are hands-on, solution-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.

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About Sentinel Staffing Services

Sentinel Staffing Services has been providing a professional recruitment solution to employers and job seekers in all industries since 1999.

We offer a full recruitment service for permanent and contract staff/vacancies from entry level to Financial, Office Support, Engineering, Human Resources, Technical, Information Technology, Warehousing, Legal and Senior Executives.

Our mission is to ensure that our clients and job applicants are satisfied with our recruitment service and that their recruitment needs are met through our professionally trained personnel consultants.

Sentinel Staffing Services has an extensive database of top quality clients and candidates in a permanent/contract capacity.

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