Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking an Accountant responsible for preparing management accounts, forecasting, and overseeing the general ledger. The ideal candidate will hold a Bcom/BAcc in Finance/Accounting and have at least 3 years of related experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Navision and PowerBI is preferred, as well as strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience within Tech or Hosting environment an advantage.
• Strong ability to influence and assertiveness.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management Accounts.
• Take full responsibility for the general ledger through to the trial balance.
• Manage the audit process with the external auditing firm.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bcom/BAcc Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Navision

PowerBI

Job description

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management Accounts.
• Analysis and interpretation of Actual vs Budget and Actual vs Prior years.
• Assisting Financial Manager in preparation of Budgets and Forecasts.
• Take full responsibility for the general ledger through to the trial balance.
• Analysis of variances and working with Operational Management to spot trends and improve company performance.
• Preparation of weekly cash forecasts.
• Preparation of Departmental budget vs actual reports.
• Liaise with Department Managers to prepare meaningful and value added variance analysis.
• Manage the bank covenants.
• Analysis of customer profitability.
• Sales by product and user analysis.
• Compile ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Monthly reconciliations of key areas.
• Manage the audit process with the external auditing firm.

About the job Accountant

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly and quarterly management Accounts.
• Analysis and interpretation of Actual vs Budget and Actual vs Prior years.
• Assisting Financial Manager in preparation of Budgets and Forecasts.
• Take full responsibility for the general ledger through to the trial balance.
• Analysis of variances and working with Operational Management to spot trends and improve company performance.
• Preparation of weekly cash forecasts.
• Preparation of Departmental budget vs actual reports.
• Liaise with Department Managers to prepare meaningful and value added variance analysis.
• Manage the bank covenants.
• Analysis of customer profitability.
• Sales by product and user analysis.
• Compile ad-hoc reports as requested.
• Monthly reconciliations of key areas.
• Manage the audit process with the external auditing firm.

Key experience and skills required:

• Bcom/BAcc Finance/Accounting degree.
• 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Experience within Tech or Hosting environment an advantage
• Preference for candidates who have used Microsoft Navision and PowerBI
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical abilities.
• Excellent delivery standards.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Assertiveness and ability to influence.