Accountant (Bellville)

Recruiter:

Swift Human Resources

Job Ref:

CEN001121/LK

Date posted:

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
The Accountant role is a specialised accounting role where the individual needs to have a broad understanding of both simple and complex accounting problems, as well as the ability to solve them. Their day-to-day function is to ensure that the accounting records are up to date and that payments are made on time and is accurate. The Accountant will work in a team environment in the Finance department.

Minimum Requirements:

At least three to five year’s accounting experience
Accounting Qualification (BCom Accounting, Accounting Diploma etc.)
Knowledge of South African Tax Law
Knowledge of Sage Intacct
Knowledge of Finnivo will be advantageous
Strong Microsoft office skills (excel, power point and word)

Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting
Assisting with the preparation of accounts to trial balance
Preparing of Debtors invoices
Review of Creditors invoices
Creditors reconciliations
Prepayment schedules
Journals
Bank processing and reconciliations
Preparation of local payments
VAT return preparation
Reconciliations
Preparation of monthly group reporting schedules
Uploading of group reporting schedules onto Group Finance System
Assist Finance Manager with forecasting, budgeting, month-end reporting process and any other ad-hoc requests in line with business requirements
Assist with year-end statutory and B-BBEE audit
General financial administration

POSITION INFO:
The successful candidate will be part of a team in a highly pressured environment. We encourage our team members to take ownership of their responsibilities.
Candidates who do not thrive under pressure and who are not inherently dedicated to being the best they can be through a self-learning attitude do not enjoy our environment.
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.

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