Accountant ( Maternity Cover 6 Months)

Key Recruitment Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accountant for a fixed-term contract due to maternity leave. The successful candidate will manage financial and administrative duties, ensuring accurate transaction processing while adhering to compliance requirements and supporting a professional work environment.

Qualifications

• Formal post-matric qualification in accounting/business/finance from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 10 years relevant commercial experience.
• Ability to work both independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables functions.
• Oversee banking, cash books, and bookkeeping.
• Participate in monthly management account preparations.

Skills

Accounting

Proficiency in MS Office

Superb Excel skills

Numeracy

FOREX familiarity

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting, business or finance

Tools

Sage Evolution

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Accountant to join our client in their Finance Department for a six months maternity leave.

The fixed term contract will commence 01 July 31 December .

The successful incumbent function will include a variety of financial and administrative duties, maintain accounting and administrative systems and procedures, utilizing appropriate resources and software applications.

Requirements Qualifications and experience : Formal post-matric qualification (degree or diploma) in accounting / business / finance from recognised tertiary educational institution, with accounting as a major subject Minimum 10 years relevant commercial experience Ability to accurately and swiftly process accounting transactions Proven proficiency in MS Office with superior Excel skills an advantage Competence in accounting packages, preferably Sage Evolution Excellent numeracy skills FOREX familiarity Can work with and without supervision Manufacturing experience would be an advantage Key Competencies Fluent in English, and a second language would be advantageous Strong organisational skills Ability to use own initiative Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate at all levels Strong communication skills Comprehension skills Professional telephone manner Ability to work accurately under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines A lateral thinker Strong attention to detail Responsibilities Accounts Receivables function Full Accounts Payable function (local and international) Banking, Cashbooks and bookkeeping (including journals) Asset activities Inventory activities and & BOMs VAT, PAYE and other statutory compliance Participation in the process of preparing monthly management accounts and other reporting Preparation of information and files for Audits BB-BEE activities and audit Filing, Document Scanning and Archiving Maintain and create SOPs Participate in analysis exercises and or projects Teamwork Consistently demonstrates willingness to assist colleagues with tasks to ensure smooth operations in department Provides back-up assistance to other members of the team on request from manager Contributes positively towards a professional and pleasant working environment in department and company Communicates professionally with colleagues and managers at all times Add value to all colleagues, departments and regions in ultimate support of revenue driving activities Shares knowledge and skills to uplift all team members Ad-hoc duties as requested by management Requirements Qualifications and experience : Formal post-matric qualification (degree or diploma) in accounting / business / finance from recognised tertiary educational institution, with accounting as a major subject Minimum 10 years relevant commercial experience Ability to accurately and swiftly process accounting transactions Proven proficiency in MS Office with superior Excel skills an advantage Competence in accounting packages, preferably Sage Evolution Excellent numeracy skills FOREX familiarity Can work with and without supervision Manufacturing experience would be an advantage