Accountant (Sage Intacct)

DataFin Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-paced IT management firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage financial records and assist with reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will possess an accounting degree and have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, along with knowledge of South African Tax Law and proficiency in Sage Intacct. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, are also required. This role involves working under pressure and the ability to meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy in all financial calculations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Relevant accounting qualification is essential.
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing accounts to Trial Balance.
• Prepare Debtors invoices and Creditors reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT Returns and month-end reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Knowledge of SA Tax Law

Proficiency in Sage Intacct

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Education

Accounting qualification (BCom Accounting, Accounting Diploma, etc.)

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

IF you thrive under pressure, then you sound work ethic & excellent analytical ability is sought to fill the role of an Accountant wanted by a fast-paced Specialist in End-to-end IT Management and Consultative IT Services based in the Northern Suburbs. You will assist with preparing accounts to Trial Balance, prepare Debtors invoices, Creditors reconciliations, VAT Returns while assisting the Finance Manager with forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements. The successful incumbent must possess a relevant Accounting Degree or Diploma with 3-5 years Accounting experience, knowledge of SA Tax Law and proficiency with Sage Intacct and Excel.

DUTIES:

• Financial Accounting.
• Assist with the preparation of accounts to Trial Balance.
• Prepare Debtors invoices.
• Review of Creditors invoices.
• Creditors reconciliations.
• Prepayment schedules.
• Bank processing and reconciliations.
• Preparation of local payments.
• VAT Return preparation.
• Preparation of monthly group reporting schedules.
• Uploading of group reporting schedules onto Group Finance System.
• Assist Finance Manager with forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements.
• Assist with year-end statutory and B-BBEE Audit.
• General financial administration.

REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications –

• Accounting qualification (BCom Accounting, Accounting Diploma, etc.).

Experience/Skills -

• At least 3-5 year’s Accounting experience.
• Knowledge of South African Tax Law.
• Knowledge of Sage Intacct.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint and Word).

Advantageous –

• Knowledge of Finnivo.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Prove a willingness to commit the additional time and effort necessary during periods of heavy workload in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent people skills and a Team Player.
• Methodical and structured.
• Excellent communication skills (English and Afrikaans – written and spoken).
• Highly flexible (adaptable) and self-managed.
• Reliable, loyal, trustworthy and honest.
• Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Demonstrate a sound work ethic.
• Ability to take initiative.