Accountant

Talent Genie; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage financial transactions and maintain accounts up to trial balance, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Sage X3 and experience with financial audits is preferred. Join a dynamic finance team and contribute to financial reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (B. Com/ B. Compt or similar).
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records up to trial balance.
• Prepare monthly supporting schedules to the trial balance.
• Assist with annual financial audits as required.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Sage X3

Advanced Excel skills

Knowledge of IFRS

Experience with financial audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles

Tools

Sage X3

Microsoft Excel

CaseWare

Job description

Overview

Reference
Accountant

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
13 September 2024

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions, maintaining accounts up to the trial balance stage, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial records. The ideal candidate will also assist with financial reporting and audits, ensuring that all accounting tasks are completed within set deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accounting records up to trial balance, ensuring accurate recording of day-to-day financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly supporting schedules to the trial balance, including loan registers and reconciliations for banks, loans, and tax.
• Process month-end and year-end journals and assist with annual financial audits as required.
• Review petty cash and credit card reconciliations, posting transactions on the ERP system.
• Manage financial obligations with lenders under finance documents.
• Prepare consolidated and separate annual financial statements.
• Prepare quarterly management accounts and required documentation for individual companies.
• Load payments on the banking system and manage cash flows.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, including IFRS and tax regulations.

Key Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage X3 experience is a plus).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with accounting systems like CaseWare and ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and tax regulations.
• Previous experience with trusts and financial audits is an advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software, with experience in Sage X3 being a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (B. Com/ B. Compt or similar).
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (advantageous).