Accountant

Oza Holdings; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in South Africa is seeking a motivated Junior Accountant to support financial operations. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, conducting bank reconciliations, and preparing financial statements while ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Sage software and strong analytical skills are essential. This role offers a competitive compensation package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting software required.
• 3-5 years of accounting work experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Analyse financial information and prepare balance sheets.
• Coordinate with management to prepare budgets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines.
• Resolve accounts payable and receivable issues.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations.
• Comply with IFRS for SMEs for financial statements.
• Assist in financial and tax audits.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis.
• Identify efficiency opportunities in cost structures.
• Support audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Complete end-of-month close procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related finance

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job title : Accountant

Purpose of the role

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the accounting department by handling accounts payable and accounts receivable, performing bank reconciliations, assisting with month‑end and year‑end closing, preparing financial statements, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Proficiency in accounting software, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical and communication skills.

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 – Sage.
• 3‑5 years of accounting work experience.