Accountant

Status Staffing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a qualified Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Financial Management and 3-5 years of relevant experience. The role focuses on financial reporting, compliance, and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of working experience in finance (excluding article-only experience).
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the accounting function for the business.
• Prepare and review financial transactions and reports.
• Identify and report accounting or reporting issues.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Risk management

Detail-oriented

Time management

Education

Degree in Accounting

Degree in Financial Management

Job description

Our client, based in Claremont, Cape Town, is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Accounting or Financial Management, with 3 to 5 years of solid finance experience (excluding article-only experience). Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential. The role requires someone who works well under pressure, is committed to meeting deadlines, and brings an audit mindset with a strong understanding of risk management. A keen eye for detail, along with strong problem-solving and investigation abilities, will ensure success in this role.

POSITION INFO :

A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent

SECTOR :

BASIC SALARY : R30 000.00

START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree in or Financial Management
• 3 to 5 years of working experience in finance (excluding article-only experience)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines
• Audit mindset with a solid understanding of risk management
• Problem-solving and investigative mindset

DUTIES :

• Support the accounting function for the business
• Accurately and efficiently capture and report transactions
• Prepare and review financial transactions and reports
• Compile and prepare monthly and year-end reconciliations
• Identify and report accounting or reporting issues
• Investigate and resolve outstanding queries related to accounting issues or reconciliation
• Provide operational involvement in the credit control and retention process
• Process on the policy administration system while considering the impact on operational processes and clients
• Prepare and send out monthly reports for insurers, reinsurers, and intermediaries
• Recalculate premium transactions to check the accuracy of system data
• Perform group scheme member premium reconciliations and liaise with groups to resolve differences and arrears
• Perform reconciliation and completeness checks between the line of business system and data warehouse reports
• Prepare and / or review statutory reporting
• Contribute to the enhancement of systems and processes to improve financial management
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service within the organization

HOURS :

• Monday to Friday : 08 : 00 – 17 : 00
• Hybrid position but 1st 3 months will be in office