SAICA Accountant

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a recently qualified SAICA accountant to join a growing accounting firm based in Miramar / Mount Pleasant area

Minimum Requirements

• Qualification: CA(SA) (recently qualified or eligible to register).
• Articles: Completed SAICA training contract.
• Experience: 0–2 years post-articles experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of IFRS, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Software: Intermediate to advanced MS Excel (pivots, formulas), experience with systems like Sage, Pastel, or ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Preparation of management accounts, annual financial statements, and group reporting.
• Analysis: Performing financial analysis, identifying trends, managing budgets, and forecasting.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensuring tax compliance (VAT, Corporate Tax) and assisting with year-end audit processes.
• Operational Control: Overseeing reconciliations, journals, and daily accounting functions.
• Process Improvement: Reviewing and improving internal controls and system integrations.

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Fluent in Afrikaans and own transport essential
• Analytical: Strong ability to interpret large data sets.
• Proactive: A self-driven, "can-do" attitude.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in reporting.
• Communication: Ability to collaborate with both finance and non-finance teams.