Accountant

I Grow Wealth Investments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

I Grow Wealth Investments is seeking a detail-oriented bookkeeper with 2–3 years of bookkeeping or accounts experience in South Africa. Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets and familiarity with Xero or similar accounting software are essential.

The role involves handling supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, and month-end schedules with support for the Financial Manager. Applicants should be comfortable with confidential client data, have strong communication skills, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• SA professional accountant registration with SAIPA is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years bookkeeping or accounts experience.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills required.

Responsibilities

• Capture supplier bills, invoices and receipts accurately and code them.
• Raise invoices and commission statements and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Prepare weekly payment runs for the Financial Manager's approval.
• Reconcile bank and clear unallocated items.
• Post journals and prepare accruals, prepaid and month-end schedules.
• Provide draft reports including aged debtors/creditors and cash position.

Skills

Excel

Google Sheets

Education

Professional Accountant (SA) registered with SAIPA

Tools

Xero

Job description

Minimum requirements (Advantageous):

• Professional Accountant (SA) (registered with SAIPA)
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' bookkeeping or accounts experience.
• Working knowledge of Xero or similar accounting software.
• Understanding of South African VAT, PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and discretion with confidential client data.
• Clear communication and the ability to meet deadlines.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Capture supplier bills, invoices and receipts accurately, and code them to the correct accounts.
• Raise invoices and commission statements, allocate receipts and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Prepare weekly payment runs for the Financial Manager's approval.
• Reconcile bank and clear unallocated items
• Post journals and prepare accruals, prepaid and month-end schedules.
• Provide draft reports, including aged debtors and creditors, cash position and budget-versus actual extracts.
• Keep supporting documents filed and ready for audit and SARS queries.
• Support the Financial Manager with ad hoc requests and month-end deadlines.
• Solvency/POA/Auditors letters as per Cara’s directive.