Accountant

Introduction

A well-established group of companies located in Paarl, Western Cape. A premier destination for high-quality outdoor gear. As a proudly South African outfitter, the business offers a comprehensive range of products and related accessories and delivers trusted brands and expert advice to meet your needs. With a strong commitment to service excellence and a passion for the outdoors, this business is more than just stores—it's a community hub for enthusiasts who value quality, reliability, and adventure.

Description

An established group of companies is seeking to employ an ambitious and adept finance professional to join their finance function. This fast-expanding business offers a comprehensive range of outdoor products and related accessories and delivers trusted brands and expert advice.

A person with a strong sense of adventure and love of the outdoors will be a good fit. We are looking for a strong finance resource, with a minimum of 3 years’ bookkeeping, accounting, and finance experience. A degree, diploma or certificate in accounting is preferred, along with completed/part-completed SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA articles, which will be a definite positive. Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.

Experience working with Xero and strong accounts payable experience will be placed at a premium.

This is a great opportunity to join a business on a steep growth curve, adding value, building a career, and gain experience.

Duties and Responsibilities: ·        Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting. ·        Monthly bookkeeping, ensuring capture of all financial transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments) in accounting software. ·        Ensure transactions are supported by the appropriate documentation and are captured accurately and timeously. ·        Perform bank reconciliations. ·        Reconcile general ledger accounts. ·        Prepare accounting work relating to compilations of annual financial statements. ·        Writing up more complex accounting records of clients. ·        Responsible for calculating VAT, PAYE and other necessary SARS requirements on a monthly basis. ·        Prepare Debtors and Creditors reconciliations on a monthly basis. ·        Payroll and other monthly reviews. ·        Adherence to relevant laws and regulations by staying up-to-date with legislation. ·        Petty Cash management. ·        Maintain fixed asset register. ·        Responsible for review of invoicing and payments. ·        Perform ad hoc duties and tasks.

Qualifications and Experience: ·        Degree, diploma or certificate in accounting or similar. ·        Completed / Part-completed articles - SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA. ·        Minimum of 3 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or assurance. ·        Xero Experience. ·        Strong accounts payable, expenses and creditor recon experience.

Remuneration: ·        R300,000 – R360,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.