Investment Finance Accountant: IFRS, LTIS & Payroll

PPS Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

PPS Investments in the Western Cape is seeking a finance assistant to support the finance team across accounting functions, payroll administration, tax compliance and LTIS/BBBEE initiatives. The role emphasizes timely processing and accuracy in financial data.

You will work with MS Excel as a core tool, with opportunities to apply Power BI and Pastel/Sage experience. A relevant finance qualification is required, with 2–3 years in a similar role preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in a similar role with exposure to the investment/asset management industry is advantageous.
• Exceptional proficiency in MS Excel is essential.
• Power BI experience is advantageous.
• Pastel experience is advantageous.
• Sage experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of accounting principles.
• Relevant Finance/Accounting related tertiary qualification.

Responsibilities

• Processing of company accounts on a monthly basis including trial balance, general ledger, cashbooks and journals.
• Detailed review and preparation of monthly ledger reconciliations.
• Preparing supplier and customer age analysis.
• Preparation of VAT and submission of VAT201 returns.
• Processing of the company credit card.
• Preparing and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Drafting annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and assisting with group consolidation on OneStream.
• Liaising with External and Internal auditors on an annual basis.
• Automation of existing processes within the finance department for improved efficiency and evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls across processes.
• Assisting with capital adequacy maintenance and cash flow management.

Skills

MS Excel

Power BI

Pastel

Sage

Accounting principles

Education

Finance/Accounting related tertiary qualification

Tools

MS Office

MS Teams

SAGE or similar finance/payroll system

Job description

PPS Investments in the Western Cape is seeking a finance assistant to support the finance team across accounting functions, payroll administration, tax compliance and LTIS/BBBEE initiatives. The role emphasizes timely processing and accuracy in financial data.

You will work with MS Excel as a core tool, with opportunities to apply Power BI and Pastel/Sage experience. A relevant finance qualification is required, with 2–3 years in a similar role preferred.