Temporary Accountant – Immediate Start

MCI; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business services company in Cape Town is seeking an Accountant for a temporary contract of 4–5 months. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records and assisting with reporting. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience and solid knowledge of GAAP. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Annual leave

Health benefits after probation

Career growth opportunities

Paid training

Positive work environment

Casual dress code

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounting experience required.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel is essential.
• Exceptional attention to detail is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist in preparing financial statements.
• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Conduct variance analyses.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Respond to audit requests.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Recommend process improvements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

General Ledger Functions

GAAP Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Cape Town, ZA

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Type: Salary

Position Overview

MCI is a fast‑growing business services company with a strong call center footprint across multiple countries. As an Accountant on a 4–5 month temporary contract, you will support daily financial operations, assist with reporting, and collaborate across departments. The candidate should have 1–3 years of accounting experience and be available to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records, including journal entries, general ledger accounts, and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify discrepancies and improvement areas.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting by compiling and analyzing financial data.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Respond to internal and external audit requests with appropriate documentation and explanations.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve accounting issues and share financial insights.
• Recommend and implement improvements to streamline accounting processes and enhance accuracy.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or completed postgraduate qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in financial reporting or general ledger functions.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting practices.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and formulas).
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in financial data handling.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross‑team collaboration.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be authorized to work in South Africa.
• Must be willing to submit up to a Level II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening (does not apply in Canada).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Annual leave, health benefits after probation, career growth opportunities, paid training, positive work environment, and casual dress code.

Physical Requirements

Job operates in a professional office environment. The employee will be largely sedentary, using a computer and telephone headset, and may occasionally move around the office, reach, lift, and move objects up to 40 pounds.

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCI provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Diversity and Equality

MCI maintains a workplace free from discrimination and provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants regardless of protected characteristics.

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a general overview of the role. It is not an all‑inclusive list of duties and may be amended at any time by the employer.