Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A well established concern in Stellenbosch is seeking to employ an Accountant. The successful candidate must have a BComm in Accounting or Finance and at least 3–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include record-keeping, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with teams. CIMA / SAIPA / SAICA articles are preferred, along with strong knowledge of cost and inventory accounting.

Qualifications

• BComm qualification in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience required.
• CIMA / SAIPA / SAICA articles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record-keeping and reconciliation of all transactions.
• Preparing profit and loss statements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Accounting qualification with SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles

Strong knowledge of cost and inventory accounting

Experience in finance/accounting

Education

BComm (Accounting, Finance or similar)

Honours degree

Job description

My client, a well established concern based in Stellenbosch is seeking to employ a Accountant. The successful candidate will have a BComm (Accounting, Finance or similar) and a minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience. CIMA / SAIPA / SAICA articles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Record-keeping and reconciliation of all transactions
• Monitoring of cost of sales
• Managing inventory movement and valuation
• Preparing profit and loss statements
• Processing contracts and invoices
• Monitoring delivery volumes, quality and price adjustments
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers
• Record-keeping of sales, currency differences and shipping costs
• Collaborating with logistics and operations teams
• Preparation of monthly reports and variance analysis
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes
• Preparation for audits and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Maintenance and optimization of ERP systems
• Develop and document internal controls and procedures

Requirements

• Accounting qualification with SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles
• Honours degree will be advantageous
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of experience in finance/accounting
• Strong knowledge of cost and inventory accounting, as well as currency transactions.