Accountant

Ikwezi Mining (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced accountant to analyze financial information, prepare budgets, and ensure compliance with organizational guidelines. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, familiarity with accounting software such as Sage, and 3-5 years of relevant work experience. The role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting work experience required.
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) standard.
• Assist in financial and tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial information and prepare balance sheets.
• Prepare budgets by coordinating with management.
• Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget preparation

Compliance

Reconciliation

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related Finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse financial information and prepare balance sheets.
• Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Resolve accounts payable and receivable issues or queries.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations.
• Comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs for financial statements.
• Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
• Prepare and present the monthly detailed management accounts that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and related schedules with analysis.
• Analyse cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Complete end-of-month close procedures.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related Finance
• Familiarity with software such as Sage
• 3-5 years of accounting work experience