Accountant (Cape Town)

Job description

General accounting and financial reporting

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Manage the full general ledger function, including journals, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits, providing required documentation and resolving audit queries.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure all accounts are up to date and accurate.

Tax and compliance

• Manage and prepare VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions to SARS in line with deadlines.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial legislation and internal controls.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and regulatory bodies as needed.

Cash flow and treasury

• Monitor and manage daily cash flow and liquidity.
• Review and perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Forecast and report on cash requirements and variances.

Accounts payable and receivable

• Oversee and actively support the end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable functions
• Capture and process supplier invoices, credit notes, and customer receipts.
• Reconcile supplier and customer statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Load and manage approved payment batches.
• Maintain up-to-date creditors and debtors ledgers, ensuring all transactions are accurate and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Manage and reconcile 3rd-party payment gateways (e.g., PayU, Payflex, Mobicred, etc.).
• Prepare monthly accounts receivable analysis reports and escalate overdue accounts in line with credit control policies.

Operational finance and support

• Provide financial insights and support to operational teams and Exco.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for management review.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and control.

Education:

• BCom in Accounting or equivalent.
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles.

Experience:

• Minimum 2–3 years post-articles experience in a similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience in both Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Experience in e-commerce, retail will be advantageous.

Technical skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and South African tax legislation.

Core competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment.

Posted on 15 Aug 15:10, Closing date 14 Oct