Accountant (12-month contract)

Time Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Montague Gardens is seeking an Accountant for a 12-month contract. The role involves assisting with financial statements, managing accounts payable and receivable, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. Ideal candidates should have an accounting diploma and 3 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in Pastel and MS Office. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience within an accounting role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the financial manager in the preparation of monthly/yearly reports.
• Reconcile bank statements to ensure accurate recording of transactions.
• Process invoices and perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Accounting diploma

Tools

Pastel

MS Office

Job description

Accountant (12-month contract) – Montague Gardens, Cape Town.

Are you passionate about accounting and numbers, and immediately available to take on a 12-month contract position?

Our client is looking for an Accountant to join their team in Montague Gardens. Duties involve assisting the Financial Manager with financial statements, management reports, accounts payable and receivable, and month- and year-end close procedures.

Experience with Pastel is required.

Salary: R20,000 CTC, depending on experience.

Requirements:

• Accounting diploma or similar relevant qualification
• 3 years’ experience within an accounting role
• Computer literate in MS Office and Pastel
• Strong numeracy skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the financial manager in the preparation of monthly/yearly reports.
• Record financial transactions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, expenses and general entries/journals.
• Reconcile bank statements to ensure that all transactions are accurately recorded and that the balances in the accounting software match the bank statements received from the financial institutions.
• Process and reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, petty cash accounts and other accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Process invoices, verify that expenses are properly documented, ensure timely payment of bills, and perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable.
• Invoice customers for goods or services, track outstanding payments, send monthly statements, follow up on payments, and perform monthly reconciliations of accounts receivable.
• Assist with financial audits by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and answering auditor questions.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and record monthly depreciation.
• Prepare monthly VAT reconciliations.
• Loading of local and foreign supplier payments into the bank.
• General administrative support in the accounting department.