Do you have a sharp eye for detail, a passion for financial analysis, and the confidence to turn complex financial data into meaningful business decisions? Are IFRS, tax computations, reconciliations, and financial reporting your kind of game?
We’re looking for a driven, commercially minded LPM Accountant to join the finance team and take ownership of the accounting operations across the LPM division. This is an opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving financial puzzles, managing deadlines, and providing insights that help drive business performance.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, effective cash flow management, and reliable reporting, while working closely with the Finance Manager, Treasury, accounts payable, and other business stakeholders.
If you’re ready to bring your accounting expertise, analytical thinking, and business acumen to the table, this could be your next winning move!
Requirements
Excel expertise: You’re confident working with complex spreadsheets, financial models, reconciliations, and data analysis.
Analytical thinking: You can investigate discrepancies, interpret financial trends, and turn data into practical recommendations.
Tax and IFRS knowledge: You understand the importance of accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.
Commercial acumen: You see beyond the numbers and understand how financial performance affects business decisions.
Reporting and presentation skills: You can communicate financial information clearly to management and other stakeholders.
Attention to detail: You take pride in accuracy and maintain high standards across every aspect of your work.
Organisation and time management: You can juggle competing priorities, meet strict reporting deadlines, and stay on top of deliverables.
Communication and interpersonal skills: You can engage confidently with finance colleagues, operational teams, Treasury, auditors, and senior management.
Integrity and accountability: You handle sensitive financial information professionally and take ownership of your work.
A results-driven mindset: You’re proactive, dependable, and always looking for ways to improve processes and performance.
Qualifications / Experience
A BCom Accounting Honours degree.
Completion of articles with a reputable audit firm.
At least three years of relevant post-qualification or applicable professional experience in accounting, financial reporting, taxation, or a similar role.
Strong working knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation.
Demonstrable experience with financial statements, management accounts, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience with financial reporting systems and accounting software, including system administration where applicable.
Skills Required
- BCom Accounting Honours degree
- Completion of articles with a reputable audit firm
- At least three years of relevant post-qualification or applicable professional experience in accounting, financial reporting, taxation, or a similar role
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation
- Experience with financial statements, management accounts, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting
- Experience with financial reporting systems and accounting software, including system administration where applicable
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex spreadsheets, financial models, reconciliations, and data analysis
- Financial analysis and analytical problem-solving skills
- Reporting and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail, organisation, and time management
- Communication and interpersonal skills with finance, operations, Treasury, auditors, and senior management
- Integrity, accountability, and a results-driven mindset
What We Do
Sabenza IT is a niche recruitment company specializing in Information Technology, SAP, Finance, and Engineering roles, with over 23 years of experience.
