Accountant

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Audit and Advisory space is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join their dynamic team in Cape Town. This pivotal role involves supervising the accounting department, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory returns. The ideal candidate will possess strong tax knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and train junior staff. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that values professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing an accounting department and preparing management accounts.
• Knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise monthly accounting processes and manage statutory returns.
• Prepare and review Annual Financial Statements.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Tax Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Completed SAIPA or SAICA Articles

Relevant Experience

Tools

Pastel Partner

Sage One

Xero

Caseware

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hire Resolves client in the Audit and Advisory space is looking for an Accountant to join their team based in Cape Town.

Responsibilities:

• Supervising a monthly accounting department including preparation and review of monthly management accounts, timely submission of statutory returns, and assisting clients with accounting and software support.
• Preparing and reviewing Annual Financial Statements using IFRS for SMEs.
• Dealing with clients and correspondence.
• Managing and training junior staff and SAIPA trainees.

Requirements:

• Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles or similar experience
• Company and individual tax knowledge essential
• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Very high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Own transport (including valid SA driver's licence)

Software requirements:

• Pastel Partner and Sage One experience
• Experience with Xero advantageous
• Caseware knowledge
• Highly computer literate in Outlook, Word, and Excel

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to Hire Resolve at [e-mail]
You are also welcome to contact Michaela Boustred on LinkedIn or call her on 021 551 8638 .
Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.