Accountant

Persona Staff; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial reporting and payroll, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2-5 years of experience, along with proficiency in Sage, Xero, and Excel. This role requires strong financial analysis skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates are encouraged to apply with their CV and salary expectations.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of accounting experience depending on seniority level.
• Experience in a multinational environment beneficial.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage and Xero) and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate financial records including ledgers and journals.
• Prepare reconciliations for balance sheet and bank accounts.
• Process and manage supplier payments and customer collections.
• Monitor and manage cash flow daily.

Skills

Accounting software proficiency

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

Xero

Excel

Job description

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–5 years of accounting experience (depending on seniority level)
• Experience in a multinational environment beneficial
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage and Xero) and Excel

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting and reporting
  • Process and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers and journals.
  • Prepare reconciliations for balance sheet, bank accounts, fixed assets, and corporate cards.
  • Process and manage intercompany billing and reconciliations.
  • Maintain fixed asset registers and run depreciation schedules.
  • Support month-end reporting cycles.
  • Track actual expenditure against budget and analyse expense trends/ variances.
  • Process and manage supplier payments, customer collections, and open items.
  • Support external auditors and tax consultants with required documentation.
  • Maintain accurate VAT entries and ensure compliance with SARS invoice requirements.
  • Prepare and submit tax returns (VAT, income tax, provisional tax, etc.) accurately and on time.
  • Maintain financial confidentiality and data integrity.
  • Monitor and manage cash flow daily.
• Payroll
  • Process and manage payroll.
  • Prepare and submit EMP201, IRP5 and EMP501 returns accurately and on time.
  • Maintain accurate leave records for all employees.
• Admin
  • Review and monitor deliverables for the house manager(s) along with Operations.
  • Maintain a cloud-based administration and filing system for all entities.
  • Opening bank accounts and maintaining user profiles on bank accounts.
  • Assist with SARS queries and registrations.
  • Maintain CIPC documentation and annual return filing.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking a hands‑on approach to problem‑solving and task management; this role offers both challenge and opportunity for growth.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to [e-mail]

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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