Accountant

K2 Recruit; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to support the Financial Controller. This individual will ensure accurate financial records, manage reconciliations, and support compliance with VAT and statutory requirements. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, a BCom degree, and strong analytical skills. This role contributes significantly to the financial health of the business and is essential for efficient financial operations.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Experience with general ledger management and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Prepare and process journal entries.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support month-end close process.
• Conduct financial analysis and investigate anomalies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Relevant BCom Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP or accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Our client,a growing and scaling business are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Accountant to support the Financial Controller in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the organisation’s financial records.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the business through accurate financial processing, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will assist with month-end processes, manage reconciliations, support statutory compliance, and contribute to ensuring financial operations run efficiently.

At its core, the role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, disciplined financial processes, and reliable financial reporting delivered on time to support sound business decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure financial transactions are accurately recorded
• Prepare and process journal entries and supporting documentation
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger
• Support the month-end close process and assist with management reporting
• Conduct financial analysis and investigate anomalies where required
• Prepare bank reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
• Assist with payment preparation and banking administration
• Support VAT and statutory submissions
• Maintain documentation for tax and regulatory compliance
• Assist with audit preparation and regulatory reviews
• Support departments with finance-related queries
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy

ABOUT YOU

You are analytical, detail-oriented, and disciplined in your approach to financial work.

You enjoy working with numbers, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring financial accuracy. You are comfortable working within structured processes, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure finance operations run efficiently.

You bring a strong sense of precision, accountability, and reliability, recognising the importance of accurate financial information in supporting effective business decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be RESILIENT, THIRVE IN START-UP environment and will want to be part of the solution.

EXPERIENCE

• 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Experience with general ledger management and reconciliations
• Experience supporting month-end financial processes
• Experience in a manufacturing or retail environment would be advantageous

KNOWLEDGE & TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Knowledge of VAT and statutory compliance requirements

THE HATS YOU MAY WEAR

Financial Controller SupporterSupporting the Financial Controller to ensure financial operations run efficiently and accurately.

Accuracy GuardianEnsuring financial records are complete, accurate, and reliable.

Process EnforcerMaintaining discipline around financial processes and financial controls.

Problem SolverInvestigating variances and resolving financial discrepancies.

Reporting ContributorSupporting financial reporting and insights that guide business decisions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD BE ADVANTAGEOUS

• Relevant BCom Degree in Accounting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple financial processes and deadlines
• Strong communication skills when working with internal stakeholders
• A disciplined and structured approach to financial work