Assistant Accountant

Kontak Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A niche property finance company in Cape Town is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the full accounting function. The ideal candidate will have a finance-related degree, at least 3 years of relevant experience, and strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders and handling tasks from trial balance to compliance functions.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel.
• Experience in property-related finance/investments industries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the full accounting function for multiple entities to trial balance.
• Process monthly journals and daily cashbook entries in Pastel.
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Finance/Accounting related tertiary qualification

Tools

Pastel

Job description

Assistant Accountant required in Newlands, Cape Town.

Join a niche property finance company where your accounting precision and process-driven mindset will be valued.

You’ll support the Accountant across the full accounting function while engaging with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary: R28 000 – R32 000 CTC per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed finance/ accounting related tertiary qualification (Degree preferred)
• 3 or more years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel
• Experience using Pastel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to clearly communicate with various internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in property-related finance/ investments industries will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the full accounting function for multiple entities to trial balance
• Process monthly journals and daily cashbook entries in Pastel
• Maintain general ledger accuracy
• Prepare journals, accruals, and closing adjustments
• Assist with month-end and year-end processes
• Manage inter-company transactions
• Reconcile monthly balance sheets and maintain schedules
• Perform daily cash management and reconciliations
• Handle the full debtors and creditors function
• Assist with audits and independent reviews
• Work with credit team on loan tracking and deal queries
• Liaise with attorneys, banks, municipalities, and vendors
• Support VAT, Tax, and compliance functions (CIPC, FICA, NHBRC)
• Maintain fixed asset register