Accountant

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT006179/H

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, a Private Property and Investment company, is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join their dynamic team.

This is a hybrid role. Frequent travel to Camps Bay or Clara Anna Fontein will be required.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
2–5 years of accounting experience (depending on seniority level)
Experience in a multinational environment beneficial
Proficiency in accounting software (Sage and Xero) and Excel

Responsibilities:

Financial accounting and reporting
- Process and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers and journals.
- Prepare reconciliations for balance sheet, bank accounts, fixed assets, and corporate cards.
- Process and manage intercompany billing and reconciliations.
- Maintain fixed asset registers and run depreciation schedules.
- Support month-end reporting cycles.
- Track actual expenditure against budget and analyse expense trends/ variances.
- Process and manage supplier payments, customer collections, and open items.
- Support external auditors and tax consultants with required documentation.
- Maintain accurate VAT entries and ensure compliance with SARS invoice requirements.
- Prepare and submit tax returns (VAT, income tax, provisional tax, etc.) accurately and on time.
- Maintain financial confidentiality and data integrity.
- Monitor and manage cash flow daily.
Payroll
- Process and manage payroll.
- Prepare and submit EMP201, IRP5 and EMP501 returns accurately and on time.
- Maintain accurate leave records for all employees.
Admin
- Review and monitor deliverables for the house manager(s) along with Operations.
- Maintain a cloud-based administration and filing system for all entities.
- Opening bank accounts and maintaining user profiles on bank accounts.
- Assist with SARS queries and registrations.
- Maintain CIPC documentation and annual return filing.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy taking a hands-on approach to problem-solving and task management, this role offers both challenge and opportunity for growth.

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive feedback within 48 hours, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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