Professional Accountant PA(SA) for Finance Recruitment Network
Communicate Finance · Cape Town City Bowl, Western Cape
Overview
Communicate Finance is looking for a qualified PA(SA) Accountant to join their Cape Town network. If you have your PA(SA) designation, 3 years of accounting experience and want to work with a leading finance recruitment team, this permanent role in the City Bowl could be your next move. You will handle management accounts, reconciliations, VAT and audits for clients while growing your professional network.
About the role
Communicate Finance is a specialist financial recruitment agency based in Cape Town. They are seeking a Professional Accountant with a PA(SA) designation to join their team. In this role you will be responsible for producing accurate financial reports, managing month end and year end processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for the clients you support.
Key duties include:
- Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Performing detailed Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Processing and reviewing accounting journals
- Preparing annual financial statements
- Managing month end and year end reporting
- Overseeing VAT reconciliations, submissions and payments
- Maintaining fixed asset registers
- Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
- Supporting audit processes and liaising with external auditors
Application note: Only South African residents or individuals with a relevant South African work permit will be considered. If you have not had a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on their database for future roles.
Requirements
- PA(SA) designation is non negotiable
- BCom Accounting or related degree
- Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
- Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
- Must be a South African resident or hold a relevant South African work permit
Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Perform detailed Income Statement and Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Process and review accounting journals
- Prepare annual financial statements
- Manage month end and year end reporting processes
- Oversee VAT reconciliations, submissions and payments
- Maintain fixed asset registers and supporting schedules
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Job details
- Organisation
- Communicate Finance
- Location
- Cape Town City Bowl, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
As a PA(SA) Accountant, your application should clearly show your designation and at least 3 years of hands on accounting experience. Make sure your CV highlights specific achievements in reconciliations, VAT and audit support. Since this is through a recruitment agency, tailor your CV to match the key skills listed and keep it concise. If you apply, note that Communicate Finance keeps your profile on file, so be professional and clear about what you want. A strong cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Cape Town market and how you meet the PA(SA) requirement will help you stand out. Good luck!
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