Accountant

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 (B.Com) 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.