Role Overview
The purpose of this role is to provide financial clarity control and insight that supports sound business decision-making at Real IPM. The Accountant ensures financial integrity and compliance while acting as a trusted partner to management. By maintaining accurate records and financial processes the Accountant enables the business to operate with agility transparency and long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable and Receivable Management
- Accurately process and monitor supplier invoices and customer payments.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts manage credit terms and follow up on outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.
General Ledger and Cash Book Oversight
- Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and daily cash book entries.
- Ensure transactions are correctly recorded and aligned with internal accounting policies.
Fixed Asset Register Maintenance
- Track the acquisition movement and disposal of fixed assets.
- Update depreciation schedules and ensure accurate asset reporting in line with accounting standards.
Tax Compliance and SARS Submissions
- Prepare and submit VAT returns and other required tax documentation to SARS.
- Ensure accurate calculations timely filings and compliance with local tax legislation.
Month-End Close and Financial Reporting
- Assist with month-end procedures including journal entries accruals reconciliations and the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
Team Oversight
- Review financial work prepared by other team members for accuracy and completeness.
- Provide support and informal guidance where necessary.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Work closely with operations procurement and senior management to align financial processes with business activities and provide insights into cost tracking and budget performance.
Audit and Record Management
- Ensure financial records are complete organised and audit-ready.
- Assist with internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and addressing queries.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor of Commerce () degree in Accounting Finance or a related field is essential.
- Professional registration or affiliation with SAIPA or SAICA is advantageous and will be considered a strong asset.
- A minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
- Proven experience managing the full accounting cycle including accounts payable and receivable bank reconciliations general ledger maintenance and fixed asset tracking.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to and support month-end and year-end close processes including preparation of financial statements and audit-ready reports.
- Proficiency in using one or more accounting software systems is essential; previous experience with Syspro is a distinct advantage.
- Strong understanding of accounts payable accounts receivable general ledger fixed assets and tax compliance (specifically with SARS).
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a small high-performing team.