Accountant

EnableSA Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage monthly accounts and ensure compliance with IFRS. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified CA(SA) with 1-2 years of experience or newly qualified. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, liaising with SARS for tax compliance, and performing financial analysis. Strong Excel skills and experience with SYSPRO are advantageous. Join a dynamic team focused on efficiency and compliance in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with 1-2 years of experience or Newly Qualified CA(SA).
• Strong exposure to IFRS, audit, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS.
• Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Support statutory reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with preparation and review of income tax, VAT, and provisional tax calculations.
• Liaise with SARS and external tax advisors when required.
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns.
• Perform financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Support decision-making through financial insights and reporting.
• Assist in designing and maintaining internal controls.

Skills

Qualified CA(SA)

Strong exposure to IFRS

Strong Excel skills

Experience with SYSPRO

Education

1-2 years of experience or Newly Qualified CA(SA)

Job description

Position: Accountant

Location: Coega, Port Elizabeth

Requirements

• Qualified CA(SA) – with 1- 2 years of experience or Newly Qualified CA(SA)
• Strong exposure to IFRS, audit, and financial reporting during articles
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with SYSPRO advantageous

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts
• Assist with annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance and reconciliations
• Support statutory reporting and regulatory compliance
• Assist with preparation and review of income tax, VAT, and provisional tax calculations
• Liaise with SARS and external tax advisors where required
• Ensure timely submission of tax returns
• Perform financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Identify cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities
• Support decision-making through financial insights and reporting
• Assist in designing and maintaining internal controls