Accountant – Astra Centre

Staffwise; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra in Gardens, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage the accounting function across five entities using Xero, handle monthly journals, reconciliations and inter-entity balances, and oversee financial reporting and audit prep.

The role requires 3–5 years in accounting, a tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance, proficiency in Xero and Excel, and strong communication. On-site work in Gardens, with a commitment to ethical NGO finance practices.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in an accounting or finance role
• Proficient in Xero and Excel
• Experience with POS systems (advantageous)
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and NGO environments preferred
• Able to liaise with suppliers and stakeholders
• Excellent administration and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting for five entities using Xero
• Process monthly journals, reconciliations, and inter-entity loan balances
• Oversee financial reporting: monthly management accounts and audit preparation
• Manage VAT, payroll, statutory returns, and investment accounts
• Maintain accurate records and implement robust systems
• Reconcile and support POS processes for Coffeetime and Giftime
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve customer account queries
• Participate in budgeting, cash flow management, and year‑end procedures.

Skills

Accounting experience

Multi-entity accounting

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Organisational skills

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Xero

Excel

POS systems

Job description

About the Organisation and the Role

Astra is a Jewish community-based organisation dedicated to the empowerment and inclusion of individuals with disabilities through employment, skills development, and support services. With several successful social enterprises including CoffeeTime and Giftime, Astra creates meaningful work opportunities in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Full-time, Work

Cape Town, Gardens

Posted 7 months ago

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the accounting function for five entities using Xero
• Process monthly journals, reconciliations, and inter-entity loan balances
• Oversee financial reporting: monthly management accounts and audit preparation
• Manage VAT, payroll, statutory returns, and investment accounts
• Maintain accurate records and implement robust systems
• Reconcile and support POS processes for Coffeetime and Giftime
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve customer account queries
• Participate in budgeting, cash flow management, and year‑end procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies:

• Work experience and industry exposure
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3–5 years in a similar accounting or finance role
• Proficient in Xero and Excel
• Experience with POS systems (advantageous)
• Exposure to multi‑entity accounting and/or NGO environments preferred.
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional phone and email manner
• Able to liaise effectively with suppliers, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Comfortable addressing queries and following up on debtors and accounts.
• Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
• Highly organised, meticulous and systems‑oriented
• Ability to maintain accurate records and financial documentation
• Confident preparing reports, reconciliations, and handling audits
• Able to manage tasks across multiple entities and deadlines.
• General
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Flexible, self‑driven, and committed to ethical financial practices
• Familiar with cloud‑based systems such as Google Drive
• Available to work on‑site in Gardens, Cape Town
• Comfortable engaging with Astra’s mission and community values.

Job Features

• Job Category: Community & Social Welfare, Finance
• Location: Gardens, Cape Town
• Reporting to: Director and Treasurer
• Nature of contract: Permanent, full-time
• Hours of work: Monday to Thursday - 8.50am to 3.30pm, Friday - 8.50am to 3pm
• Salary range: Commensurate with skill and expereince
• Closing date for applications: 26 March 2026