Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Senior Accountant for its Phuthaditjhaba operation. The role forms part of a wider finance jobs portfolio across Free State.
About This Position
An experienced Senior Accountant is needed to support operations in Phuthaditjhaba. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Senior Accountant to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Phuthaditjhaba teams, and the new Senior Accountant will feel that from the first week.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Notably, the team mix in Phuthaditjhaba reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Your Workplace
On top of that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Phuthaditjhaba site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Diversity and Inclusion
Importantly, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phuthaditjhaba.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
About Phuthaditjhaba
Phuthaditjhaba continues to grow as an employment hub in Free State, with close to the Bloemfontein judicial hub. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Phuthaditjhaba.
Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Why Join Us
Practically speaking, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Phuthaditjhaba. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Phuthaditjhaba teams.
Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Phuthaditjhaba keep progressing.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
Daily Duties
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
Who We’re Looking For
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
On top of that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.