Job title: Statutory Reporting & Compliance Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 22/06/2026
Job ID: 77358

Job Description

If you're a technically strong accountant who enjoys owning the numbers, driving compliance, and ensuring financial reporting stands up to audit scrutiny, this role offers the opportunity to play a key position within a well-established business with both local and international operations.

The Opportunity:

This role sits at the heart of the finance function, taking ownership of statutory reporting, financial controls, audit management, tax compliance, and General Ledger integrity.

You'll work closely with auditors, tax advisors, international stakeholders, and leadership teams to ensure accurate reporting, strong governance, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Ownership of the Trial Balance and General Ledger
  • Preparation of monthly financial reporting packs
  • Month-end and year-end reporting processes
  • Annual Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS
  • Management of external audits and audit deliverables
  • Corporate tax and VAT compliance
  • SARS queries, audits, and regulatory submissions
  • Fixed asset management and capital expenditure reporting
  • Support of international and cross-border reporting requirements
  • Financial controls, governance, and compliance initiatives
  • Insurance administration and asset-related reporting

What we're looking for:

  • CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA, AGA or equivalent accounting qualification
  • 4–6 years' experience in financial accounting, statutory reporting, or financial control
  • Strong experience with:
    • Annual Financial Statements
    • IFRS reporting
    • Audit management
    • Tax and VAT compliance
    • General Ledger and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
  • Exposure to export-focused or international operations would be beneficial
  • ERP experience such as Syspro, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar

Why this role stands out:

  • Broad exposure across reporting, compliance, tax, audit, and governance
  • Opportunity to work with international stakeholders and foreign distribution entities
  • High level of ownership and accountability within the finance function
  • Exposure to complex reporting and cross-border compliance matters
  • A role suited to someone who enjoys structure, accuracy, and maintaining high financial standards
  • Reporting Reporting

If you're looking for a role where your technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and compliance mindset will be highly valued, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.

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