Retail

Head Of Accounts

Remote Recruitment·Gauteng, south-africa·Full Time·Remote
RetailFull TimeRemote
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What you will do

  • Manage day-to-day financial operations across medical and pharmacy business divisions.
  • Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of three finance professionals.
  • Process backend website payments, daily bank reconciliations, and invoice posting using Xero.
  • Monitor daily cashflow, manage bank transfers, and prioritize supplier payments against available funds.
  • Prepare daily sales summaries, weekly profitability reports, and maintain 15-week cashflow forecasts.
  • Process monthly payroll, commission calculations, and payslip distribution via Helixia Xero Payroll.
  • Produce month-end sales reporting and prepare statements for credit account clients.

What we are looking for

  • At least 3 to 5 years of hands-on accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management experience.
  • Demonstrated team management or supervisory experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Xero cloud accounting software and online banking systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial reporting, reconciliations, and forecasting.
  • Solid understanding of supplier payment management, cashflow control, and budgeting.
  • High attention to detail, strong time-management discipline, and sound commercial judgment.
  • Trustworthy and discreet approach when handling sensitive payroll and company data.

Nice to have

  • Experience with multi-currency accounts and digital banking platforms such as Revolut.
  • Familiarity with inventory or order management systems such as Orderwise.
  • Previous experience working within the healthcare, pharmacy, or medical retail sectors.

What is on offer

  • Remuneration: R40, 000 to R45,000 per month
  • Contract: 6 to 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Key skills

Matric

At a glance

Company

Remote Recruitment

Location

Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 12, 2026

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