Accountant

Outsourced CFO; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Johannesburg is seeking an Accountant to ensure accurate loan calculations, manage reconciliations, and support SMEs in South Africa. Candidates should have a BCom degree and at least 5 years of accounting experience, along with proficiency in relevant software tools. The role is full-time and office-based, emphasizing a collaborative and impactful work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in an accounting/bookkeeping role.
• Experience with loans, leases and amortizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the accuracy of loan draw-down and repayment calculations.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Generating invoices and credit notes.
• Resolving customer queries.

Skills

Internal Audit

General Ledger Accounting

Financial Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting as a major)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Xero

Microsoft Teams

Standard Bank Online

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an Accountant (must have a BCom degree). They help South African SMEs grow with a strong focus on building a more inclusive economy.

Our client appreciates people who are honest, curious, creative, conscientious and genuinely interested in learning and growing. They work closely together regularly engaging face-to-face with customers and stakeholders which is why they are fully office-based. If you are excited about helping SMEs grow and making a real impact in South Africa you might be a great fit.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the accuracy of loan draw-down, repayment calculations including calculations of interest on arrears, early settlements and detailed amortizations.
• Balance sheet reconciliations related to customer accounts
• Generate invoices and credit notes
• Customer (borrowers) payment allocations and loan reconciliations
• Sending invoices with statements and payment reminder emails to customers
• Preparation and loading of debit orders
• Management and resolution of unpaid obligations
• Resolving customer queries
• Work with the internal Legal Team on defaulting customers
• Ad hoc assignments / tasks
• Performing accounting functions including :
• Journals
• VAT Calculations and Reconciliations
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Balancing Intercompany loan accounts
• Cash Flow Management
• Checking / preparing bank reconciliations daily
• Loading banking transactions
• Audit assistance - prepare audit packs and liaise with auditors

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting as a major and Finance as a subject)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an accounting / bookkeeping role
• Experience with loans, leases and amortizations; NPV or a sound conceptual understanding of loan and leasing calculations, amortizations and NPV
• Experience on Microsoft 365, Xero, Microsoft Teams and Standard Bank Online; an advantage
• Excel – Above average
• Analytical mind, organized, precise and meticulous
• Tech-savvy with strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented, meticulous and able to manage time effectively
• Thoughtful and conscientious with a commitment to follow-up and providing feedback
• Trustworthy, reliable and takes initiative and responsibility
• A team player who is also self-aware and able to work independently
• Curious, a problem-solver and committed to continuous learning
• Motivated to make a positive impact in South Africa by supporting SMEs

Education

BCom degree with accounting as major

Key Skills

Internal Audit, Accounting Tally, General Ledger Accounting, External Audit, Microsoft Excel, Financial Accounting, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Financial Reconciliation, Financial statement, Accounting and Finance, ACCA, CPA, Financial Reporting

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1