Job title: Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 25/07/2024
Job ID: 54797

Job Description

Established and specialist investment business seeks an experienced Accountant to join their team.  This is a dynamic and passionate team of investment professionals. Role reports to the Head of Finance and is a full time and in-office position. This role suits a professional accountant, who enjoys a high performance culture, fast-paced environment and someone who is detail orientated and passionate about providing high quality work.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain financial records and documents accurately
  • Responsible for accounting processes and tasks - payments,fees,general ledger account reconciliations
  • Co-ordinate and liaise with internal parties to support internal company activities
  • Monitor and analyse financial data and identify discrepancies
  • Prepare and assist with preparation of financial and departmental reports,budgets,annual financial statements
  • Assist with preparation of company taxes
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines affecting the finances

Requirements:

  • Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with Post Graduate Diploma or Honours in Accounting or similar
  • Must have completed articles or have at least 3-5 years’ work experience in a similar role within the financial sector
  • Solid knowledge of IFRS and accounting principles and practices
  • Strong Microsoft Excel knowledge, ability to work on Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Great Plains adventageous 
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-starter who is able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet department/job objectives and deadlines independently

This is an Employment Equity designated opportunity, in line with our clients EE requirements.

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