Accountant

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Hybrid work

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join its Cape Town finance team in a hybrid role, managing financial records, ensuring accuracy, and supporting financial planning and analysis. You will collaborate with both on-site and remote colleagues, contribute to month-end and year-end closings, reconciliations, and reporting, while ensuring adherence to accounting policies.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 2–4 years of accounting experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a relevant field.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the improvement of accounting systems and processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance department in Cape Town . In this hybrid role, you will play a vital part in managing the company's financial records, ensuring accuracy in all transactions, and supporting the financial planning and analysis functions. You will collaborate with both the on-site team and remote colleagues, contributing to a seamless financial operation. This position offers a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, perfect for a professional looking to grow their career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and record financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the improvement of accounting systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a relevant field.
• 2-4 years of experience in an accounting role.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• A collaborative and inclusive team environment.