Accountant - Financial Services | Century City
CA Financial Appointments · Century City, Cape Town
Overview
A growing financial services business in Century City is looking for an Accountant to take ownership of day to day accounting, from cashbooks to management accounts. If you enjoy clean reconciliations and accurate numbers, this permanent full time role offers hands on exposure to audits, budgeting, payroll and projects alongside a supportive Financial Manager.
About the role
This is a hands on accounting role at the heart of a growing South African financial services business. You will report to the Financial Manager and own the day to day accounting that keeps the business in control.
What you will be doing:
- Processing weekly cashbooks across ZAR and foreign currency accounts and completing bank reconciliations
- Processing weekly revenue and reconciling debtors monthly
- Working with the commissions team to resolve commission related queries
- Reviewing and signing off creditors reconciliations and preparing bi monthly supplier payment schedules
- Preparing and executing payments on the banking platform
- Running monthly payroll and liaising with the payroll department on any issues
- Reconciling all balance sheet accounts monthly, including intercompany debtor, creditor and loan accounts
- Maintaining monthly budgets and preparing monthly management accounts
- Supporting the annual audit, including audit packs and queries
- Assisting the Financial Manager with ad hoc projects
Please note: If you have not heard back within two weeks of submitting your application, your application has not been successful this time. The company encourages applicants to stay connected online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
- Professional qualification such as SAICA, ACCA or CIMA is advantageous
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a financial accounting role
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational and time management skills
Responsibilities
- Process weekly cashbooks across ZAR and foreign currency accounts
- Complete bank reconciliations
- Process weekly revenue and reconcile debtors monthly
- Resolve commission related queries with the commissions team
- Review and sign off creditors reconciliations
- Prepare bi monthly supplier payment schedules
- Prepare and execute payments on the banking platform
- Run monthly payroll and liaise with the payroll department
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including intercompany accounts
- Maintain monthly budgets
- Prepare monthly management accounts and respond to group finance queries
- Support the annual audit with audit packs and queries
- Assist the Financial Manager with ad hoc projects
Job details
- Organisation
- CA Financial Appointments
- Location
- Century City, Cape Town
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
When applying for this Accountant role, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on experience with cashbooks, bank reconciliations, debtors and creditors, and management accounts. Since the role involves foreign currency accounts and payroll, mention any exposure you have had to multi currency work or payroll systems. Also highlight your proficiency in accounting software and Excel, and note any progress toward SAICA, ACCA or CIMA if applicable. A short cover letter explaining why you enjoy keeping finances accurate and clean will help you stand out. If you meet the 3 to 5 years experience requirement, emphasise your ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Good luck with your application.
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