SAIPA ACCOUNTANT - R40k pm - STELLENBOSCH

DO MORE Group; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 406,000 - 487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with Senior Financial Manager

Broader finance exposure

Process improvements opportunities

Job summary

DO MORE Group in Stellenbosch seeks a SAIPA Accountant to support the Group Financial Manager across transactional accounting, financial reporting and compliance. You will gain varied exposure to the group’s finance function, including management accounts and audit support.

The role focuses on full accounts payable management, bank reconciliations, VAT submissions, and contributing to monthly management accounts and audits across the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience in financial accounting and accounts payable.
• Proven VAT and statutory compliance knowledge.
• Experience with Sage or similar ERP platform.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable process from requisitions to payments.
• Review bank transactions and maintain reconciled bank accounts.
• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and ensure statutory deadlines.
• Assist with revenue reviews and financial ratio analysis for decisions.
• Contribute to monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare information for audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Support additional finance tasks and group projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

VAT knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

SAIPA ACCOUNTANT - R40k pm - STELLENBOSCH

An opportunity is available for a Financial Accountant to support the Group Financial Manager across transactional accounting, financial reporting and compliance. The role offers varied exposure to the group’s finance function, including management accounts and audit support.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the full accounts payable process, from purchase requisitions and orders through goods receipt, supplier invoice matching, processing and payment.




• Review bank transactions imported into the accounting system, allocate payments correctly and maintain reconciled bank accounts.




• Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and ensure statutory obligations are met within the required deadlines.




• Assist with revenue reviews and financial ratio analysis to support business decisions.




• Contribute to monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.




• Prepare information for audits, respond to queries and liaise directly with external auditors.




• Assist with additional finance tasks and projects across the group.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.




• Previous experience in financial accounting, accounts payable or a comparable finance position.




• A sound understanding of accounts payable and procurement-to-payment processes, with practical experience advantageous.




• Working knowledge of VAT and statutory financial compliance.




• Experience using Sage or a comparable ERP/accounting platform is preferred.




• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel.




• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret financial information.




• Accuracy and attention to detail when handling high transaction volumes.




• A proactive approach to resolving issues, taking responsibility and completing tasks.




• Integrity, clear communication and effective collaboration with finance, procurement and operational teams.




• A willingness to develop professionally and gain wider experience across the finance function.

Benefits

• Work closely with the Senior Financial Manager, gaining valuable guidance and broader financial exposure.




• Build experience across the finance function within a growing group.




• Take ownership of varied responsibilities and contribute to improvements in financial processes.