Accountant Claremont Cape Town

Our client is looking for an experience Accountant with a degree and 5 years plus experience responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, preparing month-end and year-end reports, ensuring compliance with South African tax and statutory requirements, and supporting management with financial analysis and budgeting. SAIPA or SAICA Beneficial / completed articles.

Salary Negotiable- Hybrid role

Main Responsibilities

Financial accounting & reporting on SAGE and excel

Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate processing of journals (accruals, provisions, VAT, payroll-related journals, etc.).

Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs (income statement,

balance sheet, cash flow).

Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve variances.

Accounts payable / receivable & cash

Oversee creditor and debtor processes (depending on structure).

Manage bank reconciliations and cashbook processing.

Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts, and support payment runs.

Tax & statutory compliance (South Africa)

Prepare and/or review VAT201 submissions and ensure VAT compliance.

Support PAYE/SDL/UIF processes (often with payroll/HR, depending on company).

Budgeting, forecasting & analysis

Assist with annual budgets and periodic forecasting.

Controls & process improvement