Job Description

Job Summary
Are you a dedicated and meticulous accounting professional ready to take on a key role within a dynamic finance team?
Our client, a prominent manufacturing company based in Cape Town, is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to manage their core financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and contribute to the company's financial health.
This role offers a chance to manage the full accounting function, from daily transactions to statutory reporting, within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Full Accounting Cycle: Manage financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
Financial Closing: Conduct monthly and yearly financial close activities and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain precise and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and regulations.
Payments & Reconciliations: Review supplier reconciliations and payments prior to release, and process Forex payments.
Statutory Returns: Prepare and submit statutory returns, including VAT201 and EMP201.
Process Improvement: Participate in the development and implementation of new financial policies and procedures.
Audits & Reporting: Assist with internal/external audits and create spreadsheets and databases to record and monitor financial information.
Cash Flow Management: Provide assistance with cash flow management and analysis.
Minimum Requirements:
Qualification: Completed SAICA articles are essential. A CA(SA) designation is preferred, though a Professional Accountant (AGA(SA)) will also be considered.
Experience: Candidates who have recently completed their articles are encouraged to apply. Alternatively, 3+ years of post-article experience is highly beneficial.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivots, vlookups, xlookups) and experience with ERP systems (Syspro is advantageous).
IFRS Knowledge: Experience with both IFRS and IFRS for SMEs will be advantageous.
Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills. Must have a high level of attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and take ownership of tasks.
How to Apply:
If you are a driven accounting professional looking to advance your career in Cape Town, apply now!
Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team. Connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today!
Contact: Hire Resolve - / www.hireresolve.co.za
Ref: FinAcc_CapeTown
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