Accountant (CH1098b)

Capital H Staffing and Advisory Solutions; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative property development company is on the lookout for a mature Accountant to join their dynamic team just outside Stellenbosch. In this pivotal role, you will ensure accuracy and compliance in financial operations while supporting the finance team and executive management. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong financial acumen and excellent attention to detail, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing company and make a significant impact on its financial health.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and manage financial transactions effectively.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and assist with audits.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Relevant Accounting/Financial Qualification (Degree)

Completed Articles (SAIPA/SAICA)

3 Years Relevant Accounting Experience

Tools

SAGE

Pastel

Xero

Job description

Our client, an innovative property development company based just outside Stellenbosch (near the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town), is seeking a mature Accountant to join their dynamic team.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations while providing support to the broader finance team and executive management.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong financial acumen, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. They have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and can work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Relevant Accounting / Financial qualification (Degree)
• Completed articles (SAIPA / SAICA) OR 3 years relevant accounting experience
• Knowledge of financial systems (SAGE, Pastel, Xero)
• Experience in the property development / construction industry is highly beneficial
• Fluent in business English; additional languages are advantageous
• Own reliable transport

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain the general ledger by recording financial transactions and ensuring proper allocation of costs and revenues for various companies in the group.
2. Manage debtors’ functions, including invoices, fee collections, and net settlements.
3. Prepare monthly management accounts & other reports for these entities.
4. Perform regular reconciliations of accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness; investigate discrepancies.
5. Implement and monitor financial controls and processes.
6. Assist in external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations for financial activities.
7. Prepare and load daily payments to business partners, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
8. Monitor and manage pre-funding balances of specified business partners.
9. Reconcile intercompany loan balances.
10. Provide financial information for Board Packs and executive analysis as needed.
11. Manage refunds and chargebacks, ensuring accurate and complete allocations/reconciliations in the financial records.
12. Collaborate with the rest of the finance team to address ad hoc queries and prepare specialised analysis.
13. Assist with statutory reporting.

General :

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us after 30 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
2. Please include your current salary and salary expectations.
3. A valid passport is required.