Accountant

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented, mature and reliable Accountant to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone from a private sector background who has completed their trainee articles and is ready to take the next step in their accounting career. The position offers exposure to more complex transactions , with a strong focus on quality over volume.

There's excellent room for growth and development within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that include financial statements and consolidated statements. General Ledger & Reconciliation: Capture, review, reconcile, and balance controls. Maintain fixed asset registers. Oversee the debtor’s department. Compliance: Ensure transactions comply with general accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) and local tax regulations.

Ensure compliance with relevant departments (CIPC, TC, etc.) is up to date. Budget and Analysis: Provide variance analysis comparing actuals against forecasts and identify areas for cost reduction. Team Leadership: Delegate tasks, mentor junior staff, and streamline daily accounting processes.

Requirements

A bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related commercial field. Certification: Professional qualifications such as CA(SA), CPA or CMA are highly preferred. Experience: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience. Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and experience with modern accounting software (e.

g. Xero, Sage, Microsoft BC). Soft Skills: Strong problem solving, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial data to non-financial employees. Once off task To investigate and roll-out a new accounting, bookings system for one of the companies.

Benefits

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team where your contribution will be valued and there is room for career progression . If you’re proactive, thorough, and ready to be hands-on, we’d love to hear from you!