Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading Accountancy firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accountant to provide comprehensive services to clients. The role includes responsibilities such as processing financial information, performing reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should possess accounting qualifications and strong interpersonal skills. This full-time position offers a competitive monthly salary between R18,000 and R30,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Xero, Pastel, and Microsoft Outlook.
• Strong accounting and taxation knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and initiate processing of client information.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain a fixed asset register.
• Prepare draft financial statements and manage VAT calculations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

Time management

Problem-solving

Organizational abilities

Education

Degree in accounting

SAICA / AGA / SAIPA qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xero

Pastel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading Accountancy firm based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town (Diep River) is currently looking for an Accountant.

Purpose of the role :

• To render comprehensive accounting services to a portfolio of clients.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supervise and initiate processing of client information, including cheques, receipts, sales invoices, and purchase invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile petty cash and cash control accounts.
• Maintain a fixed asset register.
• Prepare general journals (e.g., depreciation, provisions, interest, salaries, stock).
• Process journal entries such as new installment sale agreements, interest on borrowings, provisions, accruals, bad debts, etc.
• Reconcile debtors and creditors statements.
• Ensure correct accounting treatment on disposal of assets (property, plant & equipment) and investments, including tax calculations on capital gains/losses.
• Analyze the trial balance for errors or deviations and discuss findings with clients.
• Conduct analytical review of financial statements: GP%, inventory days, creditors days, debtors days.
• Produce draft financial statements.
• Prepare notes to financial statements.
• Identify provisions and contingent liabilities.
• Calculate tax liabilities for sole proprietors, individuals, close corporations, trusts, small business corporations, and partnerships.
• Reconcile input/output VAT with monthly trial balance.
• Compile and discuss monthly management accounts with clients.

Other Responsibilities :

• Request information from clients.
• Perform provisional tax calculations.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate strong management, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Work independently managing a portfolio of clients.
• Meet monthly deadlines.
• Possess thorough knowledge of payroll, VAT, and e-filing.

Academic Qualifications / Experience :

• A degree in accounting is advantageous.
• Completion of SAICA / AGA / SAIPA qualifications is advantageous.
• Minimum 2-4 years of accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Xero, Pastel, and Microsoft Outlook.

Skills :

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational abilities.
• Valid driver’s license.

Competencies :

• Strong accounting and taxation knowledge.
• Decisiveness and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Skills :

Internal Audit, Accounting Tally, General Ledger Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, PMP, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial Statement, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : 2-4 years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary : R18,000 - R30,000