Job Description
Accountant (JB6065)
Gillitts, KwaZulu-Natal
R30 – R35 000 CTC per month
Permanent
Seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accountant to manage financial reporting, reconciliations, statutory submissions, and month-end accounting functions within a professional accounting environment.
This role requires a strong accounting professional with experience across financial reporting, bookkeeping, tax compliance, and management reporting, who can work independently while maintaining high levels of accuracy and compliance.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting financial operations, reporting processes, and audit readiness across multiple client portfolios.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum 5–10 years’ accounting experience
Experience working on Pastel Accounting, Sage Online, Xero, and QuickBooks
Experience working on Taxbox or similar income tax software
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations
Experience with bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience preparing VAT and statutory submissions
Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and management reports.
Process journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing activities.
Prepare draft financial statements using Draftworx.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies where required.
Banking & Reconciliations
Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Ensure all reconciliations are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.
Tax & Statutory Compliance
Prepare VAT and statutory submissions in line with compliance requirements.
Support tax compliance and assist with related financial processes.
Budgets, Forecasting & Analysis
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Analyse financial data and provide management with financial insights and reports.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
Audit & Compliance Support
Support internal and external audit processes.
Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.
What’s in it for you?
Opportunity to work within a professional accounting environment
Exposure to multiple accounting systems and client portfolios
Hands-on role across reporting, compliance, and financial operations
Stable office-based position with growth potential
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
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