Accountant (FTC)

Communicate Recruitment; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 360 000 - 480 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Communicate Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a Newly Qualified CA(SA) to support month-end accounting, prepare balance sheet reconciliations and process journals, accruals and intercompany transactions. You will contribute to reporting accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven finance team.

You should have strong Excel skills, analytical thinking and attention to detail. Exposure to inventory, FMCG or manufacturing environments and ERP systems is advantageous, with a commercial hands-on

Qualifications

• CA(SA) qualification required; Big 4 or reputable mid-tier/smaller audit firm experience advantageous
• Experience with month-end accounting and reporting
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Responsabilités

• Assist with month-end accounting processes and reporting
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Process journals, accruals and intercompany transactions
• Perform bank, creditor and supplier reconciliations
• Support inventory and stock-related accounting activities
• Assist with VAT and statutory compliance requirements
• Analyse financial data and investigate variances

Connaissances

Strong Excel skills

High-volume environment

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Commercial mindset

Independent and team

Inventory/FMCG exposure

ERP exposure

Formation

CA(SA) qualification

Outils

ERP system exposure

Description du poste

Job Description:

Assist with month-end accounting processes and reporting

Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations

Process journals, accruals and intercompany transactions

Perform bank, creditor and supplier reconciliations

Support inventory and stock-related accounting activities

Assist with VAT and statutory compliance requirements

Analyse financial data and investigate variances

Prepare and maintain reports using advanced Excel

Contribute to process improvements and finance projects

Support the broader finance team with operational accounting responsibilities

Skills & Experience:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial mindset with a hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Exposure to inventory, distribution, FMCG or manufacturing environments advantageous
• ERP system exposure beneficial

Qualification:

Newly Qualified CA(SA) - essential Big 4 or reputable mid-tier/smaller audit firm experience advantageous