Accountant

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

• 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.