Accountant

ENS; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ENS in Cape Town seeks an Accountant to join the accounts team. You will balance subledgers to the trial balance, oversee intercompany transactions and assist with month-end close.

You will review work, mentor staff, manage audits, and perform balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations. The role requires a B.Com, 5+ years in professional services, and SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles advantageous. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles advantageous.
• B.Com or similar degree/certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Balance 3E subledgers to the trial balance.
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliation.
• Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and intercompany payables/receivables.
• Support annual audit working papers and audit queries.
• Mentor and develop accounts team members.
• Handle balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations as required.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Independence with team management

Elite/3E/Excel

Education

B.Com or equivalent

SAIPA/CIMA/SAICA advantageous

Tools

Elite/3E

Job description

A vacancy for an Accountant has arisen in the accounts team in our Cape Town office.

The successful applicant will prepare and oversee the balancing of the subledgers to TB, be responsible for the maintenance and reconciliation of all intercompany general ledger balance sheet accounts for the group. The applicant will be expected to review the work performed by team members across all responsibilities from time to time, while also assisting hands-on with balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations when necessary. This position will require the successful incumbent to comply with the services’ department criteria and be prepared to work in accordance with the dictates of the practice and the team's deliverables, including being willing to work overtime when necessary.

The working hours for this position are made up of 9 hour shifts, between 07h00 and 18h00 and are subject to change according to the business and team requirements. The incumbent must have their own reliable transport.

A general outline of the position is provided below:

• Balancing 3E subledgers to the trial balance.
• Overseeing monthly billing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Reconciling group intercompany loan accounts.
• Reconciling intercompany payables & receivables.
• Reviewing and coordinating the preparation of annual audit working papers.
• Managing and coordinating audit queries during the audit.
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations on a hands-on basis as and when required.
• Training, mentoring, and developing accounts team members.
• Managing and preparing for the annual trust audit.
• Performing other ad hoc accounting tasks as and when required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Proficiency with the relevant computer software packages e.g. Microsoft Word, Outlook , Excel and accounts package (Elite)/3E.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing and developing a team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise and delegate effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and manage a team with minimal supervision.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles advantageous.
• B.Com or similar degree/certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an accounting environment in a professional services firm.

ENS is committed to transformation and achieving equity in its workplaces. Placement of a suitably qualified and skilled candidate will therefore be made in line with our Employment Equity objectives.