Accountant

Kempston Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Stellenbosch is seeking an Accountant to manage key financial transactions and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel is essential. This role demands high accuracy, analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and financial reporting standards.
• Excel level: intermediate to advanced.

Responsibilities

• Managing key financial transactions, overseeing accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Review VAT reconciliations to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.

Skills

Analytical

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Works well under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Professional affiliation (SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ACCOUNTANT

STELLENBOSCH

Our client, a group which holds a diversified portfolio of investments both locally and internationally, is seeking an ACCOUNTANT, to join their team. The role is based in STELLENBOSCH.

Minimum skills and experience required :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Professional affiliation (SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA) is an advantage
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of accounting principles, tax legislation, and financial reporting standards
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excel level : intermediate to advanced
• Works well under pressure
• Deadline driven environment
• High degree of accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical
• Team orientated
• Good communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Managing key financial transactions, which includes overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the comprehensive processing of general ledger entries
• Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing
• Maintain and review accounting records, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and internal controls
• Review VAT reconciliations and ensure timely, accurate VAT submissions and payments
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports
• Reconcile bank statements
• Manco inputs preparation (reporting)
• Month end journals
• Process depreciation and ensure proper asset classification and disposal
• WIP Recons