Accountant (Stellenbosch)

DataFin; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic investment management company is seeking an experienced Accountant to manage key financial transactions. The role requires overseeing accounts payable and receivable, reviewing VAT reconciliations, and preparing monthly management accounts and reports. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is essential, with a focus on accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate to Advanced level in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage key financial transactions, including overseeing accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain and review accounting records for completeness and accuracy.
• Review VAT reconciliations and ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Reconcile bank statements.

Skills

Knowledge of Accounting principles

Tax legislation

Financial reporting standards

Proficiency in Excel

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Environment

JOIN a dynamic, fast-paced company managing a diversified portfolio of investments seeking your numerical expertise to fill the role of an Accountant where you will manage key financial transactions. You will oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing, review VAT reconciliations while preparing monthly management accounts and reports. This position will be based within the Developments team, which entails a portfolio of Commercial & Residential Property Developments, industrial, retail, sub-acute and day hospitals as well as developing affordable housing, plot and plan for resale, etc. The successful incumbent will require a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or relevant field with 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar role including knowledge of Accounting principles, tax legislation and financial reporting standards and proficiency in Excel and Accounting software.

Duties

• Manage key financial transactions, which includes overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the comprehensive processing of general ledger entries.
• Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain and review accounting records, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and internal controls.
• Review VAT reconciliations and ensure timely, accurate VAT submissions and payments.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Manco inputs preparation (reporting).
• Month end journals.
• Process depreciation and ensure proper asset classification and disposal.
• WIP Recons.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Accounting principles, tax legislation, and financial reporting standards.
• Proficient in Accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excel level: Intermediate to Advanced.

Advantageous

• Professional affiliation (SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA).

Attributes

• Works well under pressure.
• Deadline-driven environment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Analytical.
• Team orientated.
• Good communication skills.