Accountant

Accountant  Claremont Cape Town

Our client is looking for an experience Accountant with a degree and  5 years plus experience responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing month-end and year-end reports, ensuring compliance with South African tax and statutory requirements, and supporting management with financial analysis and budgeting. SAIPA or SAICA Beneficial / compelted articles.

Salary Negotiable- Hybrid role 

 Minimum requirements

• Qualification BCom Accounting / Financial Accounting (or similar).
• SAIPA / SAICA articles can be advantageous depending on role.
• 3–5 years accounting experience
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems and strong Excel skills.
• Strong reconciliations, attention to detail, deadlines and analytical thinking
• Professional registration (e.g., SAIPA Professional Accountant or SAICA
• Experience in a specific industry (financial services, investment, asset management)
• Knowledge of IFRS / IFRS for SMEs and audit preparation.

Main Responsibilities

• Financial accounting & reporting on SAGE and excel
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate processing of journals (accruals, provisions, VAT, payroll-related journals, etc.).
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs (income statement,
• balance sheet, cash flow).
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.
• Accounts payable / receivable & cash
• Oversee creditor and debtor processes (depending on structure).
• Manage bank reconciliations and cashbook processing.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts, and support payment runs.
• Tax & statutory compliance (South Africa)
• Prepare and/or review VAT201 submissions and ensure VAT compliance.
• Support PAYE/SDL/UIF processes (often with payroll/HR, depending on company).
• Budgeting, forecasting & analysis
• Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasting.
• Controls & process improvement