Accountant

Network Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Accountant for a contract role in Cape Town. The position involves managing the accounts payable cycle, processing journal entries, and conducting reconciliations. The ideal candidate has a BCom in Accounting and over 5 years of relevant experience, with strong accounting skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience required.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle and ensure timely payments.
• Process and record journal entries accurately.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations and support month-end processes.

Skills

Accounting skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Time management

Education

BCom in Accounting

Job description

We are seeking a Accountant (Contract) to join a well-established division of a JSE-listed logistics company that has over 100 years of operational history. This contract role is perfect for an immediately available candidate that can hit the ground running, with solid accounting skills.

Duties

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring timely and accurate supplier payments.
• Process and record journal entries
• Monthly reconciliations
• Assist with month-end processes, reporting, and ad-hoc finance tasks as needed.
• Working capital and cashflow

Education and experience

• BCom in Accounting
• 35 years relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of AP processes and general accounting principles.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.