Accountant (FTC)

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking a newly qualified CA(SA) to join the finance team in South Africa. You will support month-end close, variances analysis, and extensive reconciliations, while engaging with intercompany and VAT compliance.

The role demands excellent Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting. ERP exposure and experience in inventory-related accounting are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified CA(SA) is essential.
• Big 4 or reputable mid-tier/auditor experience is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial mindset with hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exposure to inventory, distribution, FMCG or manufacturing environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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

Excel

High-volume environment

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Independent & team player

Inventory knowledge

ERP exposure

Education

CA(SA) – Newly Qualified

Big 4 or reputable mid-tier audit experience advantageous

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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