Financial Accountant | Construction and Projects

Network Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to a broad finance function

Supportive and collaborative team

Career growth and development

Prime location in Cape Town's City Bow

Job summary

Network Recruitment in Cape Town is seeking a qualified accountant to manage monthly management accounts and financial reporting. You will assist with budgeting, liaise with auditors, and support annual audits within a commercial finance environment.

Ideal candidates hold a BCom Accounting or related qualification with SAIPA articles 1-2 years post-articles experience, and demonstrate advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or related qualification.
• Completed SAIPA Articles 1-2 years post-articles experience.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial statements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Manage VAT calculations and submissions.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Liaise with auditors and support annual audit requirements.
• Monitor cash flow and support treasury functions.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and statutory requirements.
• Assist with process improvements and finance projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting or related qualification

SAIPA Articles 1-2 years post-articles experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the general ledger
• Assist with month-end and year-end reporting processes
• Prepare annual financial statements
• Manage VAT calculations and submissions
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Liaise with auditors and support annual audit requirements
• Monitor cash flow and support treasury functions
• Ensure compliance with financial policies, controls, and statutory requirements
• Assist with process improvements and finance projects

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting or related qualification
• Completed SAIPA Articles 1-2 years post-articles finance/accounting experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting principles
• Experience preparing management accounts and financial statements
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of R400,000 R450,000 per annum
• Exposure to a broad finance function
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Prime location in Cape Town's City Bowl

If you're looking to leverage your technical accounting foundation and build a successful career within a commercial environment, we'd love to hear from you.