Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy in Cape Town is looking for an Accountant to manage various financial tasks like posting invoices, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining fixed assets. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in a retail or distributor environment, and be proficient in Xero and ERPLY systems. This role offers exposure to various accounting processes and systems.

Benefits

Exposure to multiple accounting systems and processes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting.
• Articles experience is an advantage.
• Experience in importer/distributor/retailer business preferred.

Responsibilities

• Post AP invoices from Hubdoc to Xero.
• Participate in daily catch-up meetings with the Financial Manager.
• Perform bank reconciliations and allocate transactions in Xero.

Skills

Financial accounting

Xero proficiency

ERPLY proficiency

Education

Degree in Accounting

Job description

Seeking an Accountant.

What you will be doing

Daily

• Post AP invoices from Hubdoc to Xero
• Upload AP invoices & statements on Hubdoc
• Attend to internal and external emails
• Participate in daily catch‑up meetings with the Financial Manager
• Allocate credit notes to applicable sales invoices
• Review ERPLY invoices against Xero for accuracy

Weekly

• Review weekly discounts in stores and provide feedback in management meetings
• Perform bank reconciliations and allocate transactions in Xero
• Upload bank accounts and post freight supplier invoices in Xero
• Prepare detailed GRV sheet and debtors ageing reports for management

Monthly

• Compile and allocate casual wages, credit card, and Takealot expenses in Xero
• Prepare credit reconciliations for creditor payments
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets register and process depreciation journals
• Review insurance schedules and reconcile petty cash at retail stores

What we are looking for

• Minimum 3 years of experience in financial accounting
• Degree in Accounting; articles experience is an advantage
• Experience in importer / distributor / retailer business preferred
• Proficiency in ERPLY and Xero systems (highly advantageous)

Benefits and unique aspects

Exposure to multiple accounting systems and processes

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