Developer

A busy professional services firm in Pretoria, Gauteng is hiring a Developer to take ownership of key responsibilities. The position rewards consistency, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Honesty, reliability, and common sense go a long way in this team. The working environment is collaborative, well-resourced, and focused on results. Think you are a good fit? Send your CV through and introduce yourself.

The role carries deadline-driven reporting cycles, particularly around month-end and year-end.

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Manage the fixed asset register by recording acquisitions, disposals, and transfer journals, and calculating monthly depreciation in accordance with IFRS and the company's approved accounting policies and capitalisation thresholds.
• Perform full balance sheet reconciliations covering bank accounts, debtors, creditors, prepayments, accruals, and intercompany loan accounts on a monthly basis to ensure completeness and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly management accounts including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements with detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods for senior management review and strategic decision-making.
• Analyse operational expenditure against approved departmental budgets, investigate significant deviations with cost centre managers, and present findings with corrective recommendations to the finance manager for review.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Participate in system upgrade and implementation projects by testing financial modules, validating data migration accuracy, and providing user acceptance feedback to the project team to ensure a smooth transition to new systems.
• Develop, document, and implement internal financial controls and standard operating procedures across the finance function to strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting and safeguard organisational assets.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving with the ability to investigate and resolve complex reconciling items independently.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail with ability to identify and correct discrepancies in large volumes of financial data.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Sage, Pastel, or Xero, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, suppliers, auditors, and colleagues at all levels.
• A bachelor's degree or diploma in accounting, financial management, or a closely related field from a recognised institution.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Practice and International Financial Reporting Standards in South Africa.