Financial Accountant for Tech and Web Hosting Company in Cape Town
Network Finance · Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A South African web hosting and online business solutions company is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Cape Town team. You will handle management accounts, budgets, cash forecasts and payroll while working with ERP systems like Xero and Sage. This is a great opportunity if you have a BCom and completed articles and want to grow in a fast paced tech environment.
About the role
This role is with a South African web hosting and online business solutions company that helps businesses establish and grow their online presence. As Financial Accountant, you will report to the Financial Manager and take ownership of key financial processes.
What you will be doing:
- Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Assisting with budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
- Managing the general ledger through to trial balance
- Preparing daily, weekly and monthly cash forecasts
- Loading, authorising and approving bank payments
- Reconciling balance sheet items monthly
- Managing the external audit process
- Handling payroll management and administration
- Working with banking platforms and ERP systems such as Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Online and QuickBooks
Application note: If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on their database for future roles. For more information, contact Monya Bolt at Mbolt@networkrecruitment.co.za.
Requirements
- BCom or BAcc degree in Finance or Accounting
- SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA membership, or completed article clerkship
- Experience in payroll management and administration
- Working experience with various banking platforms
- Experience with ERP systems: Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Online, QuickBooks
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and influence others
- Basic understanding of API, AI and SQL
- Experience in the tech or hosting environment is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Assist the Financial Manager with budgets and forecasts
- Take full responsibility for the general ledger through to trial balance
- Analyse variances, spot trends and improve company performance
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly cash forecasts
- Liaise with department managers to prepare variance analysis
- Load, authorise and approve bank payments
- Analyse sales by product and user
- Compile ad hoc reports as requested
- Reconcile balance sheet line items monthly
- Manage the audit process with the external auditing firm
- Handle payroll management and administration
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R25k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Email
- mbolt@networkrecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
To stand out for this Financial Accountant role, tailor your CV to highlight your BCom degree, completed articles and hands on experience with ERP systems like Xero, Sage or QuickBooks. Since the company is in web hosting, mention any tech exposure you have, even if it was just working with API or SQL basics. When you email Monya Bolt, use a clear subject line like Application for Financial Accountant NPr004577 and attach your CV. Be ready to discuss how you have managed audits or payroll in previous roles. This is a mid level position so show that you can work independently and meet deadlines. Good luck!
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