Accountant - Cape Town

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Accountant to support accurate financial reporting, maintain financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and have at least five years’ relevant accounting experience, strong ERP knowledge and advanced Excel skills.

Job Description

The successful candidate will support the Financial Manager with monthly reporting, month-end processes, budgeting and audit requirements. The role places particular emphasis on fixed asset management, instalment sale agreements, lease accounting, ERP system integrity and timely reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Management

Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset and wear and tear registers.

Account for asset additions, disposals and transfers in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Review and validate Syspro depreciation and amortisation schedules, performing recalculations where required.

Conduct regular asset verifications and ensure accurate asset tagging and tracking.

Oversee annual useful life reviews and ensure appropriate adjustments are applied.

Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards for non-current assets.

Instalment Sale Agreements

Maintain and account for instalment sale agreements.

Ensure accurate allocation between capital and interest.

Reconcile agreement balances and verify that the correct interest rates are applied.

Financial Reporting and Month-End

Assist with preparing monthly management accounts and ensure reporting information is consistent and reliable.

Support month-end roll-over procedures within the ERP system.

Prepare and post journals, including analysis of insurance and repairs and maintenance expenses.

Complete balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation.

Meet month-end reporting timelines and deadlines.

Budgets, Forecasts and Board Reporting

Assist with compiling board packs.

Prepare supporting schedules, analysis and commentary for key calculations.

Support annual budget preparation and profit forecast updates.

Insurance, Risk and Audit Support

Liaise with insurers and brokers regarding renewals, claims and policy amendments.

Ensure assets and operations are appropriately insured and clarify company risk exposure.

Arrange insurance confirmations for customers and quality audits.

Assist with maintaining the company risk register and reviewing identified risks.

Work with relevant departments to monitor risk mitigation actions.

Assist with internal and external audit requests.

Desired Experience & Qualification

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is essential.

Completed articles will be advantageous.

Experience and Skills

A minimum of five years’ relevant accounting experience .

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards, including IFRS .

Experience working with ERP systems.

Advanced Excel skills , including Pivot Tables.

Syspro and integrated barcode scanning system experience will be advantageous.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Power BI experience will be advantageous.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Ability to drive projects and system implementations to completion.

A collaborative approach, with the ability to lead projects within a team.

Package & Remuneration

Negotiable

Interested?

Please apply via PNET