SAIPA/SAIBA Accountant (Remote /Contract) - 80-100 hours per month

SAIPA/SAIBA Accountant (Remote /Contract) - 80-100 hours per month

Our operational support programme, which includes accounting; financial management; payroll; marketing and IT support, we help entrepreneurs become better business people.

Reporting to the CEO and serving as a member of the management team, this position''''s primary responsibility is to provide guidance and leadership to the accounts team, to ensure high quality accounting; financial management and payroll services for xx and our portfolio of entrepreneurs.

General Duties

• Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Prepare and sign off Management Accounts internal and for the portfolio of customers.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts, and prepare related journal entries.
• Prepare annual Budget and Cash Flow Projections.
• Regular reporting of variance between budget and actual.
• Schedule and execute a program of monthly financial reviews with all incubates.
• Mentor and train incubate on accounting, financial and governance processes.
• Prepare and lodge all tax; vat and other returns for the incubator and incubates.
• Schedule audits and work with external auditors providing necessary information as required.
• Ensure that all financial data and processes support the achievement of unqualified audits.
• Maintain and improve asset management systems and controls.
• Implement sound procurement systems that support a strong governance framework aligned to the PFMA and MFMA requirements.
• Formulate and enforce policies and procedures for all financial and fiduciary processes.
• Review and strengthen financial and accounting internal controls to ensure protection of the company’s financial resources.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Oversee data entry, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll.
• Oversee the operations of the accounting/payroll departments.
• Oversee the accounting/payroll function for all incubates / customers.
• Oversee general ledger management, account reconciliation, cash receipts processing, depreciation and accruals.

Key Performance Areas

• Financial Planning & Management
• Governance Compliance
• Financial reporting
• Management of Assets
• Facilitation of audits
• Formulation of policies and procedures

Employee and Job Ergonomics requirements

• Relevant Degree/Diploma in Accounting with audit and tax subjects.
• Active registration as a professional accountant or accountant in business (SAIPA or SAIBA)
• Commissioner of Oaths.
• Understanding of the SMME and non-profit company environment;
• Excellent command of English;
• Clean un-endorsed driver’s license as it may from time to time be necessary for the incumbent to drive to a virtual incubate or attend events.

Knowledge and Key Skills

• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Solid knowledge of General Ledger to Trial Balance including month end journals.
• Knowledge of Budget Planning, Financial Management and Accounting Principles and Practices;
• Strong Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Sage payroll, Google Workspace and Microsoft Office knowledge.
• Business and data analysis, using analytic tools such as spreadsheets, pivot tables etc.
• Knowledge of Business and Management Principles and practices;
• Knowledge of operating and capital budget concepts;
• Understanding of the Renewable Energy & Cleantech sector

Previous Experience

• Minimum of 10 to 15 years post graduate experience in financial accounting & management.
• Sector-specific Industry relevant experience would be an advantage;
• Experience in smme support and management;

Employee & Job Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent people skills. (Client facing, need to be able to train and mentor the team and clients)
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Proof of team and people management skills.
• Motivated self-starter with supervisory, review, and proofing experience.
• Detail oriented with a high degree of analytical & numerate skills.
• Ability to multitask.

A home setup office is required with stable internet connection and backup power in the event of outages/shutdown.

Please submit your application, including a cover letter with salary expectation and contactable references, certified copies of your academic records and a complete CV to

If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of application, you were not successful. A market related salary will be offered, should you be successful