One of our clients who operates in the investments sector, is looking for an Accountant within their Post Investment Monitoring team. You would need strong communication skills, have excellent knowledge of accounting principles, and solid recons experience. Ideally, someone with a fund accounting background who is highly methodical with a strong interest in portfolio administration. If this sounds like your next career move, please give me a shout!

Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of assets and liabilities: reconciliation of accounting and loan system to ensure assets and liabilities match
• Covenant tracking: design a system to track covenants on loans made including (amongst others), identification of covenant requirements, monthly reporting on status of covenants, preparation of quarterly covenant reporting pack to Investment Committee
• Investor administration: review FICA documentation obtained for new investors, assist with investor administration requirements, processing transactions in the loan administration system (contributions, surrenders, broker commissions, adjustments)
• Loan administration: Assist with borrower queries/reconciliations on an ad hoc basis
• Accounting / management accounting: balance sheet reconciliations, processing of journal entries

A unique wine farm is seeking the assistance of a Cost Accountant. You will responsible for cost administration and managing all costing aspects of the business. If you are detailed individual who is passionate about costing and record keeping, please apply.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain and manage Product costing and tools inventory reports, compare actual costs to estimates and identify any variances
• Prepare cost estimates and quotes for new products and customers 
• Update BOMs when necessary
• Assist with stock counts
• Load cost estimates and quotes
• Assist with recons and schedules
• Produce accurate data for old and new product costings
• Manage inventory and products
• Provide audit information 

We are currently assisting a major player within the Financial Services space with finding a motivated Credit Risk Analyst to join their team in Centurion. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 3 years exposure to corporate credit or would be a newly qualified CA(SA) with financial services exposure. The main purpose of this role will be to manage, assess and monitor credit exposures.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of new credit requests and annual review of existing credit exposures
• Prepare ratings and Loss Given Default (LGD) for credit counter-parties
• Discussion and presentation of the above to the credit committee for approval as required
• On-going monitoring of any potential risks arising on existing exposures
• Calculate impairments, when necessary, and report on impairments quarterly in the watch-list
• Preparation and presentation of quarterly memoranda to the Financial Market Risk Forum
• Preparation of other memoranda to the Financial Market Risk Forum relating to policy or other decisions required from the committee or feedback on special projects
• Attend client meetings to maintain effective client relationships to ensure successful service delivery and support
• Develop effective relationships with all stakeholders in the area of responsibility
• Interact with stakeholders in a competent, efficient and professional manner

My client, based in Hout Bay, Cape Town is looking for a Financial Manager with a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, and general financial management. The ideal person will have experience or knowledge of logistics and Forex. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and generate financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements
• Record all financial transactions (e.g. sales, expenses and payments)
• Manage accounts payable and receivables
• Bank Reconciliation's
• Forex payments and receipts
• Monitor and track company expenses
• Payroll processing in Sage and full HR function for a small team of under 10
• Statutory Submissions: VAT (SA & UK), EMP201, EMP501, Tax returns
• Monitor project plan completion and reconciliation to align with finance system (Xero) and project system (Esti-PC)
• Logistics: International requirements for export/import to Zambia, UK and Dubai with outsourced logistics companies, other companies as the business grows globally
• Leave: Maintain and monitor the annual leave schedule for the company

• Oversee preparation of the monthly management accounts and financial statements
• Generate reports offering financial insights
• Drive the annual budgeting process
• Analyse budget to actual variances with recommendation actions
• Monitor and manage cash flow
• Improve performance of key areas, inventory, accounts payable, and cash collections
• Manage and maintain banking relationships
• Plan and coordinate external audits
• Liaise with tax experts to ensure tax compliance and on time tax submissions
• Lead and support the finance team
• Review and approve team outputs
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations
• Provide financial support to other departments
• Work with ERP systems and other financial tools to streamline reporting and analysis

• Manage the accounts payable process
• Review and approve invoices for payment
• Check and release employee expense/travel/subsistence claims
• Ensure all vendor inquiries are resolved in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors ensuring accurate payment processing
• Ensure all invoices are allocated to the correct general ledger accounts
• Manage the month-end close process for accounts payable
• Oversee financial analysis of new and existing suppliers
• Review supplier reconciliations prepared by the accounts payable team
• Review balance sheet reconciliations of accounts payable team
• Report on and managing key metrics: DPOs; payment on time; payment errors
• Manage admin and filing
• Ad hoc duties as required

A well-established retail financial services group in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad perspectives across the organization through varied assurance and advisory assignments. The ideal individual will have strong experience in retail and financial processes, with the ability to enhance governance, risk, and compliance processes. We're looking for a strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills who can add significant value to the business through effective auditing.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the auditing of the governance, financial, business and operational processes
• Plan and determine the scope of internal audit projects
• Conducting in-depth process analysis in identified functional areas being audited
• Identify relevant risks and internal controls
• Incorporate data analytics to enhance audit planning
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls
• Identify and clearly convey the root cause of issues identified, and impact thereof
• Provide value-adding, pragmatic and cost-effective recommendations for managing risk, improving compliance, and improving business processes
• Prepare a balanced draft audit report of high technical and clerical quality
• Execute the audit assignment within the agreed budget and timelines
• Assist the executive members with other operational and reporting activities as required
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost savings in audit, client processes and develop practical solutions to implement innovative practices

My client based in the Cape Town Southern Suburbs is seeking a highly skilled and qualified accountant to manage critical financial operations and support strategic decision-making within the organization. You will be a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong technical background, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position is ideal for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused, and passionate about delivering excellence in financial management. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements
• Manage month-end and year-end financial processes
• Provide insightful financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive financial performance
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory requirements, including VAT and income tax returns
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize financial systems and processes

Join a leading organization in the travel and tourism industry as a Commercial Analyst, where your experience will ensure the financial success of travel itineraries. This role involves detailed costing, profitability analysis, and delivering actionable insights to optimize financial performance. As the successful incumbent, you will bring strong analytical and cost accounting skills, coupled with exceptional organizational and time management abilities. With a knack for working independently and managing multiple projects simultaneously, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency and driving profitability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If this sounds like you, send me your CV today!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a detailed costing model for all tour packages
• Collaborate with product managers, sales teams, and suppliers for updated information
• Ensure that all costs are correctly allocated 
• Monitor the profitability of itineraries on an ongoing basis
• Conduct variance analysis to compare actual costs against budgeted or standard costs and investigate any discrepancies
• Provide detailed reports on the profitability of different itineraries
• Prepare periodic financial reports for management
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
• Support the finance team in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the costing process
• Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure the integrity of costing data
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop new pricing 
• Conduct special financial analyses and projects as requested by management
• Provide financial insights and recommendations for new tour package development

Join a well-known forward-thinking organization in the financial services industry as the Head of Finance, where you will provide strategic and operational financial leadership at the executive level. This critical role is centred on ensuring strong financial governance, aligning company and group strategies, and managing risk effectively. With oversight of budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and financial analysis, you will play a pivotal part in driving growth and profitability while leading a dynamic finance team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and recommend financial strategies to optimize revenue and cost structures
• Coordinate and manage the annual budget timetable and delivery to both the company and the group
• Develop budget and forecasting methodology to manage costs within a rapidly scaling business
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial forecasts
• Oversee risk assessments and implement processes to mitigate financial risks
• Oversee risk assessments and implement processes to mitigate financial risks
• Oversee the recruitment, training, and development of finance team members
• Manage company cash flow effectively to support operational needs and growth objectives
• Supervise the audit process, working closely with the Senior Financial Manager
• Analyze and review financial reports, including trend and cost analyses
• Maintain oversight of credit risk management processes, collaborating with the Head of Credit
• Monitor and analyze credit risk metrics to ensure financial stability
• Oversee income tax, PAYE, VAT reviews, and all other SARS obligations and submissions
• Ensure timely and accurate regulatory reporting and compliance
• Evaluate the financial impact of new products and projects, including capital expenditure
• Support cross-functional initiatives such as collections forecasts and system integrations