Head office Accountant

Ntice Search Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a Head Office Accountant/Analyst who will report directly to the CEO. The role involves providing financial information for decision-making, conducting audits, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Accountant, newly qualified or experienced, with proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software. This position offers a market-related salary influenced by experience, along with various analytical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified or with experience in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Providing relevant financial information for decision making.
• Conducting internal audits of system integration with point of sales system.
• Analyzing financial information.
• Preparing Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Financial Reports.
• Auditing key financial areas.
• Data extraction and presentation.
• Preparing accounting schedules.
• Providing financial analysis and support on various strategic initiatives.
• Reviewing monthly management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.

Skills

MS Excel – Intermediate skill level

Pastel Evolution / SAGE experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with accounting software

Good communication skills

Education

Chartered Accountant (SA)

Job description

SAFY / SCW GROUP

HEAD OFFICE ACCOUNTANT / ANALYST

This candidate will be reporting directly to the CEO on a number of projects across the group.

Divisions include motor retail and rental locally, nationally and abroad. It also includes property development and rentals.

The office is located at our Leather & Chrome (ex-Harley Davidson) dealership in Cape Town at:

2 Hospital Street, De Waterkant, Greenpoint

Responsibilities

• Providing relevant financial information for decision making
• Internal audit of system integration with point of sales system
• Analysis of financial information
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Financial Reports
• Audit of key financial areas
• Data extraction and presentation
• Accounting schedules preparation
• Ad-hoc projects - Providing financial analysis and support on various strategic initiatives
• Financial Reporting: Review of monthly management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant (SA)
• Newly qualified or with experience
• Market-related salary (highly dependent on experience)

Skills

• MS Excel – Intermediate skill level
• Pastel Evolution / SAGE experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounting software
• Must be flexible and have good communications skills
• Must be able to deal with strong personalities