General Ledger Accountant

Ckh Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique accounting and financial services firm in Cape Town seeks a detail-oriented GL Accountant to manage the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a B.A. in Accounting with 3-5 years of experience. Responsibilities include preparing monthly reports, assisting with audits, and participating in budgeting processes. The firm is dedicated to fostering growth and providing high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in accounting or finance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close and management reporting.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance in general ledger management.
• Support preparation of annual financial statements.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Partner with operational finance teams for reporting consistency.
• Help implement and improve financial systems and controls.
• Provide insight and support on capital expenditure tracking.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within finance.

Skills

Professionalism in the office

Strong communication skills

Willingness to interact with clients

Education

B.A. / B.S. in Accounting

Job description

Overview

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We're looking for a detail-oriented and proactive GL Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you'll take ownership of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end processes.

You'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial data and supporting management with insights that drive sound business decisions.

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives on precision, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for head office and subsidiaries.
• Assist month-end close and management reporting.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance in general ledger and fixed asset management.
• Support the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth reviews.
• Partner with operational finance teams to ensure consistency and accuracy of reporting across sites.
• Help implement and improve financial systems, controls, and reporting tools.
• Provide insight and support on capital expenditure tracking, project accounting, and internal controls.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the finance department.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Professionalism in the office and at client sites.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to interact with clients.
• Education: B.A. / B.S. in Accounting (3-5 years experience).

Benefits

CKH is a boutique accounting & financial services firm that provides local expertise aided by global experience.

We have presence in Atlanta, South Africa, Ukraine, Poland, Azerbaijan, Germany, Spain and Greece.

We also like to shake the tree: Churning up new ideas and positive change as the world around us grows.

The fruit our tree grows reminds us to never stop growing, producing the best quality service for our clients.

The treetop helps us reach higher, always stretching to new heights and goals.