Accounting Officer (mid career) Cape Winelands area (Permanent)

MyCareerCraft; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable financial organization in Paarl is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Officer to join its finance team. This mid-career role requires at least 4 years of experience in accounting or finance support, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and proficiency in English and Afrikaans. The ideal candidate will manage daily financial transactions, maintain accurate records, and support accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years experience in a similar accounting or finance support role.
• Completed or in-progress articles

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile daily cash transactions and bank entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare relevant journal entries.
• Manage debtors: issue invoices, reconcile accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Handle creditors: capture invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and prepare payments.
• Assist with stock-related administration, including invoice processing and monthly stock counts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical approach

Proficiency in English

Proficiency in Afrikaans

Time management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Pastel (Sage) Evolution

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

An established organisation is looking for a detail‑oriented Accounting Officer (mid career) to join its finance team. The role will work closely with the Financial Manager to maintain accurate records, manage daily financial transactions, and support the smooth running of all accounting functions.

What you’ll do

• Process and reconcile daily cash transactions and bank entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare relevant journal entries.
• Manage debtors: issue invoices, reconcile accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Handle creditors: capture invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and prepare payments.
• Assist with stock‑related administration, including invoice processing and monthly stock counts.
• Manage petty cash records and reimbursements.
• Order and track centralised supplies as needed.
• Provide administrative and finance‑related support across departments.

What you’ll need

• A degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Completed or in‑progress articles.
• At least 4 years experience in a similar accounting or finance support role.
• Proficiency in English and Afrikaans.
• Advanced Excel skills and good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience using Pastel (Sage) Evolution
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and time management.
• A proactive, analytical approach to problem‑solving.
• Dependable, organised, and able to take ownership of tasks.
• Professional and cooperative when working across multiple teams.

If you have a solid accounting foundation and enjoy working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment, we’d like to hear from you.