Accountant
Role
Accountant
Location
Northern Suburbs, Cape Town
Industry
Financial Services
Our client is a Financial Consultancy firm committed to excellence in financial analysis, reporting, and auditing services for their global clients. Specializing in the intricate management and analysis of financial data, they deliver effective insights to enhance client success. With a focus on innovation and strategic growth, the team cultivates a dynamic and supportive culture where professionals thrive on challenge and opportunity.
In this role, the accountant will join the Finance team and take ownership of core accounting functions across a multi-entity, high-transaction-volume environment. This role spans the full accounting cycle and sits at the heart of financial operations.
You will work closely with payment service providers, banking partners, and internal departments, ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice processing, payment runs, billing, collections, and account reconciliations.
Perform bank, payment provider, and general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across all financial transactions and resolving discrepancies timeously.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and financial reporting.
Assist with the preparation of management accounts, financial statements, variance analysis, and audit requirements.
Maintain compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and relevant IFRS/GAAP standards.
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements, automation, and finance operational efficiencies.
Provide ad hoc reporting, analysis, and finance support to the Financial Controller and wider finance team
Requirements
National Diploma, BCom in Accounting, or a related field
5 years hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting role
Exposure to multi-entity or high-volume environment
Exposure to PSP reconciliations or payment operations
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) is preferred; experience with other ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Sage) will be considered.
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and reconciliation modelling.
Ability to work with large volumes of transactional data accurately and efficiently.
Exposure to reconciliation tools, automation software, or BI reporting platforms is an advantage.
Core Competencies and Attributes:
Attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good time management – managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Clear and confident communicator
Proactive and organised
Collaborative team player
Thank you for your interest. If you do apply for this opportunity, but do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.