Senior Accountant & Business Administrator

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Location: Fourways, Gauteng

Salary: R20 000 – R25 000 (Depending on Experience)
Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

An established and growing business is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Accountant & Business Administrator to join their team.

This is not a traditional accounting role. We are looking for a hands-on professional who can manage the full accounting function while also overseeing key administrative and operational responsibilities across multiple entities.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously, liaising with various stakeholders, and ensuring that both financial and administrative processes are completed accurately and timeously.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

  • Process daily financial transactions and maintain accurate accounting records.
  • Perform bank, debtor, creditor, and general ledger reconciliations.
  • Manage the accounting function through to Trial Balance.
  • Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts.
  • Process supplier payments and monitor cash flow.
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Support year-end audit requirements and statutory compliance.

Administration & Operations

  • Liaise with suppliers, debtors, tenants, service providers, and contractors.
  • Coordinate repairs, maintenance, and operational requirements.
  • Manage follow-ups on outstanding matters and ensure timely resolution.
  • Maintain contracts, records, and administrative documentation.
  • Assist with CIPC submissions and corporate governance requirements.
  • Support the day-to-day administration and smooth operation of multiple business entities.

Minimum Requirements

  • Relevant Accounting Qualification (Degree, Diploma, or equivalent).
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a full-function accounting role.
  • Proven experience processing accounts through to Trial Balance.
  • Experience preparing management accounts.
  • Strong understanding of debtors, creditors, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
  • Experience working with multiple entities would be advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong administrative and organisational abilities.

Advantageous Experience

  • Exposure to CIPC compliance and company secretarial functions.
  • Experience in property, facilities, tenant, or operational administration.
  • Experience coordinating suppliers, maintenance providers, and service contractors.

Key Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
  • Strong problem-solving and follow-up abilities.
  • Professional communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

If you are an experienced accounting professional who enjoys combining finance, administration, and operations, we’d love to hear from you.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

 

 

Junior Legal Advisor and Company Secretary

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As a Junior Legal Advisor and Company Secretary you will be required to provide administrative and legal support within the organisation, often working closely with external Legal Advisors, the Management Team and the Board of Directors (“The Board”). This role requires a combination of legal knowledge, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle a variety of tasks re related to legal documentation, research and corporate governance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

●Degree in Law, Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
●Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa/Chartered Governance Institute of South Africa (CSSA/CGISA) Qualification
●Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Accpac or similar
●Must be registered with the Legal Practice Council

  • 5 years’ post-admission experience as a legal practitioner with commercial and corporate law experience will be preferred
  • Previous experience in a legal position or support role is required
  • Experience with some legal software and databases will be beneficial
  • Legal Knowledge: A good understanding of the Law and Legal Procedures, and in particular, commercial and corporate law principles
  • Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines
  • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting documents, corresponding with stakeholders,
  • and interacting with colleagues and the Board.
  • Attention to detail: Accuracy and meticulousness in handling legal documents and information

Core functions: 

  • Providing secretarial and governance support to the Board and Management, including convening of Shareholders and Board meetings;
  • Attending meetings, taking minutes and giving guidance and advice where required
  • Ensuring that Shareholder and Board decisions are carried through by relevant parties
  • Preparing Shareholder’s and Board resolutions where required.
  • Assisting with legal research, gathering information, and preparing summaries of legal precedents and statutes applicable to the organisation
  • Drafting, and reviewing legal agreements and correspondence, including co-ordinating with external Legal Advisors
  • Monitoring and Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, including providing Management and the Board with ongoing updates on changes in Legislation affecting the organisation.

 

Salary: R50 000 – R80 000 per month.