REPORTING ACCOUNTANT

Work Africa; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Reporting Accountant based in East London. Applicants must have completed their SAICA Articles and possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, particularly with IFRS reporting, and demonstrate proficiency in CaseWare and advanced Excel. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage financial audits. Flexibility to travel between branches is essential.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA Articles.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting including Articles.
• IFRS statutory reporting experience.
• Tax experience is advantageous.
• Experience with consolidations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Preparing underlying working papers for external audit purposes.
• Interact with external auditors during audits.
• Management of financial statement audits and engagements.
• Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records.
• Prepare financial statements and management accounts.
• Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies.

Skills

Excellent math skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Analytical / Accurate

Achievement orientated

Deadline driven

Time Management

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work under extreme pressure

Adapting and responding to change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Tools

CaseWare

Sage ERP

Job description

Reporting Accountant / East London

Only applicants who have completed their SAICA Articles will be considered. The successful candidate must be willing to travel between branches.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.

3 – 5 years (inclusive of Articles) of experience in the accounting field.

IFRS statutory reporting experience (essential).

Extensive CaseWare experience (essential).

Tax experience (advantageous).

Sage ERP (advantageous).

Experience with consolidations (advantageous).

Skills

Excellent math skills with attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Analytical / Accurate.

Achievement orientated.

Deadline driven, with a sense of urgency/result orientation.

Time Management.

Advanced Excel skills.

Ability to work under extreme pressure.

Adapting and responding to change.

Responsibilities

Preparing underlying working papers for external audit purposes.

Interact with external auditors at the time of conducting audits.

Management of financial statements audits and other agreed engagements.

Examine, analyse, and interpret accounting records to prepare financial statements.

Prepare annual / interim / monthly financial statements / management accounts.

Monitor and report on accounting discrepancies.

Salary – Negotiable based on experience

Application Process

Online applications will receive preference. Please include a head and shoulders photo. Alternatively, e‑mail CV using the job title "REPACCOUNTANT01" as a reference to [e-mail]. If you don’t hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.