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Accountant

autonomous · Green Point, Cape Town, South Africa

AccountingQuick applyfull-time19 days ago

About The Role

  • The employee will support the Finance Department with the day-to-day bookkeeping and
  • accounting operations of the entity, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. The
  • Accountant will play a hands-on role in keeping the financials organised and up to date across 3
  • jurisdictions.

Principal duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to

  • Manage accounts payable, including processing of invoices, vendor reconciliations, and
  • credit card reconciliations
  • Manage accounts receivable, including client invoicing and following up on outstanding
  • collections
  • Perform bank reconciliations on a regular basis and maintain accurate records of all
  • transactions
  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure bookkeeping records are complete and current
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports and support the Financial
  • Controller with reporting requirements
  • Liaise with financial institutions regarding day-to-day banking transactions and account
  • administration
  • Support the annual audit and budgeting processes by preparing schedules and providing
  • accurate underlying records
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the ongoing development
  • of finance procedures

Preferred Experience

  • Proven experience in a similar bookkeeping or finance administration role
  • Familiarity with accounting software (experience with Xero, QuickBooks, or similar
  • platforms is an advantage)
  • Exposure to South African, US, or UK tax requirements is beneficial but not essential
  • Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail and a proactive, hands-on
  • approach to work

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