Accountant

Bgr Alluvium Inc; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional financial services firm located in Stellenbosch is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This full-time role involves processing multiple accounting records, performing bank reconciliations, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate should have a related bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of post-Articles experience, with proficiency in Afrikaans and English. Knowledge of payroll processing and accounting software such as Xero and Caseware would be advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years' experience post Articles.
• SAIPA registered will be highly advantageous.
• Proficient in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounting records for multiple entities.
• Perform bank reconciliations across various accounts.
• Preparation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Responsible for monthly payroll processing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Monthly accounting

Tax compliance

Payroll processing

Training provision

Client communication

Education

Related bachelor's degree

Tools

Xero

Caseware

Greatsoft

Job description

Overview

BGR Alluvium Incorporated, located in Stellenbosch, is seeking an Accountant to join our team of professionals. Primary objective: BGR Alluvium is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team, with a strong focus on financial reviews, monthly accounting, and tax compliance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering accurate, timely financial insights that drive business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounting records for multiple entities.
• Perform bank reconciliation (Current account, salaries account, client account, call account, and petty cash account).
• Formulate accounting policies when needed.
• Uploading of bank confirmations for clients.
• Process source documents e.g. cashbooks, debtors, creditors etc.
• Arrange weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.
• Processing of all purchase invoices (processing of accounting records).
• Distributing bank statements to relevant parties.
• Responsible for the monthly payroll.
• Submit monthly UFilling and EFiiling (EMP) reports and submit annual and bi-annual returns (EMP).
• Process, submit and pay all third parties' payments (Medical Aid, Provident Fund, Group life).
• Statutory tax functions e.g. UIF, WCA registrations.
• Compile documents for audit / review for multiple entities.
• Preparation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Office and facilities management.
• Point of contact for all maintenance of the building (Aircons, lift, plumbing, gates etc.).
• Provide training for trainees as and when needed.
• Any other ad‑hoc tasks as assigned by directors.

Candidate Requirements / Specification

• Related bachelor's degree.
• 3 – 5 years' experience post Articles.
• Afrikaans and English proficient.
• SAIPA registered will be highly advantageous.
• Payroll experiences will be advantageous.
• Xero and Caseware experiences will be advantageous.
• Experience in working on Greatsoft will be highly advantageous.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute / relocate: Stellenbosch, Western Cape - Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s): Salary Expectations?

Language: Afrikaans & English (Required).

Work Location: In person.