Head Office Accountant & Analyst - Strategic Finance Partner

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

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.