SAIPA Qualified Accountant

SUMMARY:
Salary: Up to R50 000 per month CTC, depending on experience and qualifications
 
Please note:  The salaries offered by our clients are determined in accordance with market standards, while considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience
 
 
Working hours: Monday – Friday 07:30 – 16:30
 
Our client is seeking a highly competent and experienced SAIPA-qualified Accountant to take over the full accounting functions of 7 distinct companies across various industries. This role is essential in allowing the existing finance team to focus on the core Companies operations. The successful candidate will perform both operational and strategic financial duties, including full bookkeeping, financial management, and limited CFO-level responsibilities where applicable.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• SAIPA-qualified (Registered with SAIPA and in good standing)
• 5+ years of post-article experience
• Proven experience managing multiple entities simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of financial systems, reconciliations, and statutory compliance
• Experience in property, legal, manufacturing, and/or SMME sectors will be a distinct advantage
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Ability to interact with senior stakeholders and company directors
• Experience with recoveries, supplier reconciliations, and financial reporting

• Support the Financial Manager with all aspects of finance, accounting and admin functions of various operating companies.
• Managing accounting/bookkeeping for all operating businesses - General Ledger to accounts to Trail Balance
• Lead financial control and reporting functions.
• Statutory - VAT201, EMP201, Provisional Tax (Calculations & Submissions)
• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of working papers for external auditors
• Assist with any ad-hoc duties required by CFO and Financial Managers
• Payroll