Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable finance firm in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Accountant to handle various financial responsibilities. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Accounting with SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA articles and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include record-keeping, preparing financial statements, monitoring costs, and ensuring compliance. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a well-established firm.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Record-keeping and reconciliation of all transactions.
• Monitor cost of sales.
• Manage inventory movement and valuation.
• Prepare profit and loss statements.
• Process contracts and invoices.
• Monitor delivery volumes, quality, and price adjustments.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers.
• Record-keeping of sales, currency differences, and shipping costs.
• Collaborate with logistics and operations teams.
• Prepare monthly reports and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare for audits and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and optimize ERP systems.
• Develop and document internal controls and procedures.

Job description

Overview

My client, a well established concern based in Stellenbosch is seeking to employ an 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.