About the position
DBN000246 – Accountant - 4 Month Maternity Cover - Cape Town CBD
Purpose of the Job:
To support the finance function by ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Relevant professional certifications are advantageous
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Technical Competencies & Experience:
- Strong proficiency in Accounting principles.
- Financial Reporting & Record Keeping: Recording transactions, managing the general ledger, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Compliance & Tax: Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, preparing tax returns, filing VAT, and managing tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities
- Auditing & Analysis: Conducting internal audits to identify discrepancies, verifying data accuracy, and performing risk analysis.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assisting with budget preparation, forecasting cash flow, and identifying trends to advise management on financial decisions.
- Operational Support: Reconciling bank statements, processing invoices, managing accounts payable/receivable, and optimizing accounting software.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Please note: Should you not be contacted within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Accountant
- Financial Reporting
- Excel
- Tax Compliance
- Sage
- AccPac
- Omni
