Job Title : Key Accounts Officer

ManpowerGroup; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Qualified Chartered Accountant with a solid understanding of IFRS and tax legislations to assist in financial statements preparation. The role requires 3-5 years of post-articles experience, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, integrity, and problem-solving skills. The Accountant will support the Audit process and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. This opportunity is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in high-pressure environments and aims to deliver results.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years post-articles experience.
• Good understanding of VAT and income tax legislation.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with SARS and statutory legislation.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Understanding of IFRS

Advanced Excel

Decision making

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Integrity

Resilience

Education

Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems - SAP

Job description

• Qualified Chartered Accountant (SA) with 3-5 years post-articles experience
• Good understanding of IFRS, preparation of financial statements, VAT and income tax legislation
• Demonstrates capacity to understand business and related impact on the finance function
• Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word)
• Demonstrate efficiency in ERP Systems - SAP
• Comprehension of full debtors, creditors and bookkeeping functions
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to identify problems and find solutions
• Accuracy and detail-orientated
• Effective and efficient time management
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Self-starter and finisher
• Target and result driven
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accountability and use of initiative
• Delivering results
• Integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability
• Knowing how to handle and deal with conflict

Key Roles and Responsibilities :

• Assist in preparation of financial statements
• Calculate Income Tax and Reposition Tax Accounts
• Ensure that the Company complies with all prevailing SARS and other statutory legislation, reporting and payment deadlines
• Prepare and calculate general ledger entries, accruals and provisions
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist A2R Head in monthly SOLAR reporting
• Assist in coordinating the Audit process in order to ensure that all deliverables are prepared accurately and that all deadlines are adhered to
• Sales and Inventory reporting
• Assisting with any other Adhoc requests, projects and responsibilities that may arise