Accountant

Manpower SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking an enthusiastic Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves supporting daily accounting operations, managing ledgers, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Finance/Accounting or relevant experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance/Accounting preferred, or a 2-year degree plus experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills required.
• Attention to detail and flexibility for month-end, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting operations and general ledger processes.
• Manage financial reporting, balancing accounts, and discrepancy resolution.
• Mentor Finance team and ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related major

2-year degree in Finance/Accounting + 2 years’ related experience

Tools

Excel

Sage VIP

OPERA

MICROS

Job description

We are recruiting for a fun, energetic, innovative, and enthusiastic Accountant who brings a positive attitude and passion for excellence. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant Director of Finance and will play a key role in supporting day-to-day accounting operations. This includes executing general ledger processes, providing client support, managing transactions, balancing accounts, and resolving discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day execution of general ledger processes and client assistance.
• Perform daily accounting transactions, account balancing, ledger reconciliations, reporting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Coordinate and implement accounting work, SOP audits, and projects.
• Ensure accurate documentation of profits, losses, and taxes.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate the Finance team while fostering a productive work environment.
• Support IR management, disciplinary processes, and HR activities related to Finance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, internal controls, and procedures.
• Manage month-end and period-end processes efficiently.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or related major (no experience required).
• OR 2-year degree in Finance/Accounting + 2 years’ related experience.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proficient in Excel; exposure to PeopleSoft, Sage VIP, OPERA, MICROS, MATERIALS CONTROL is an advantage.
• Strong communication, report writing, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to solve problems, manage conflict, and make decisions effectively.
• Attention to detail with flexibility for month-end, weekends, and overtime.

What We’re Looking For

• A proactive leader with integrity, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• A problem-solver who can balance detail orientation with big-picture thinking.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills

• Sage VIP
• OPERA
• MICROS