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Our client is seeking a Junior Accountant / Accountant to join their team, based in Randburg / Westrand.

Minimum Requirements:-

• BCom Degree with or without work experience, and with/without Articles OR newly qualified CA
• Preferably staying in Westrand / Randburg or close by and willing to travel

Duties:-

• Responsible for journals, processing, reconciliations, and some reporting

Join to apply for the Accountant role at PKF Durban . We are looking for an accountant to join our offices in Durban South.

• BCom Accounting
• Completed Articles

• 4 years

• Attention to detail
• Good listening and communication skills
• Good organisational skills

• Caseware knowledge
• Drafting financials for various entities
• Knowledge of body corporates

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Accounting

Flash

2025/08/11 Western Cape

Job Reference Number: FH-578

Department: Finance

Business Unit:

Industry: Fintech

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for an Accountant to join our Finance Team to maintain, Capture and Analyse virtual revenue streams and their related cost of sales.

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaise with suppliers and customers to receive, reconcile, and capture invoices
• Set up remittances for paying creditors
• Manage day-to-day queries from customers and suppliers
• Liaise with customers to send invoices and statements and follow up on payment
• Management of multiple creditor and debtor accounts to keep them up to date
• Work with large volumes of data in excel for reconciliations and processing
• Processing of month end virtual stock revenue, expenses and balance sheet accounts
• Performing commission calculations for month end processing
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure accurate presentation in the management accounts of virtual stock products
• Liaise with the Tech and Product departments to troubleshoot problems and streamline processes
• Assisting on ad hoc projects and investigations from manager
• Assist in basic financial reporting and analysis
• Assist with cashflows, forecast and budgeting processes.
• Report financial insights to departmental leadership.
  
  

• Formal training in accounting
• 3 -5 years’ experience in debtors, creditors and reconciliation
• Advanced Excel
  
  

• Exposure to financial reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of SAGE (preferable)
• Knowledge of accounting principles
  
  

• Attention to detail in financial tasks
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Be able to self-manage
• Deadline/goal driven
• Good communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Team collaborator
  
  

Our client is searching for an Accountant to join their team in Bryanston.

Key performance areas :

Debtors

• Daily and monthly customer invoicing
• Monthly Customer Calculations
• Sending out customer invoices and statements every month, and maintaining the customer control list
• Debt collection
• Customer account reconciliations

Creditors

• Supplier capturing, processing, reconciliation and payment

Bank

• Bank processing and reconciling daily, and closing off at month-end
• Assistance with out-of-pocket expenses, reimbursements and reconciliations

Adhoc

• Management & Employee Buy-in Requests
• Electronic Filing
• Assistance with finance requests for telephone lines, marketing invoicing, and all other finance-related tasks
• Maintenance of the fixed asset register and insurance schedules
• Assistance with the implementation of processes and procedures
• Airtime Allocations
• Ad hoc Finance-related requests from
• Preparing Quotes

Annual

• Assistance in audit file preparation

Management reporting

• General Ledger maintenance
• Assistance with monthly management accounts
• Assistance with balance sheet reconciliations
• Loan Accounts

Payroll

• Assistance with payroll processing and administration
• Assistance with monthly, bbi-annualand annual statutory returns (VAT, EMP, Provisional Tax, Income Tax, Dividends Tax, Employment Equity, IRP5 reconciliations, Workman’s Compensation)
• Completed SAICA / SAIPA articles
• Two to three years’ post-article experience
• Accounting firm background with experience in all the above key performance indicators, as well as audit experience
• Pastel Partner and Pastel Payroll experience
• Microsoft Office
• Bookkeeping up to the trial balance
• Experience in all SARS statutory requirements, calculations and submissions
• English and Afrikaans(if possible) speaking

Personality :

• Ability to carry out tasks as instructed
• Thorough and meticulous
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to take on a challenge
• Able to manage own time
• Able to work in a group as well as alone with limited supervision
• Not afraid to ask for assistance with difficult tasks
• Analytical
• Planning and organising skills
• Thinking out of the box
• Comfortable with working in a predominantly female environment
• Willing to learn

Own transport required : You must have your own car

SAIPA Articles (Preferably done in a small firm)

Job Description:

1. Monthly Analyses Sales and Cost of Sales:
   • Ensuring that sales and cost of sales transactions are correctly allocated.
2. Monthly Analyses Operating Expenses:
   • Bad Debts
   • Cleaning
   • Commission Paid
   • Consulting Fees
   • Repairs and Maintenance
   • Staff Training
   • Staff Welfare
   • Subscription
   • Telephone and Fax
3. Monthly Analyses Sales and Cost of Sales:
   • Journalising the manufacturing variances and ensuring that the variances as per the income statement / T.B balances with the Weekly / Monthly Production Report.
4. Monthly Analyses and Balancing of Loan Accounts:
   • Preparing loan account schedules.
   • Ensuring that the loan accounts balance in all sets of accounts.
   • Preparing monthly summary of outstanding balances.
5. Month End Schedules for the Instalment Sales:
   • Reconciling loan statements to the balances as per the accounting records.
   • Preparing monthly summary of outstanding balances.
6. Fixed Asset Register:
   • Maintaining the fixed asset register.
   • Maintain fixed asset file.
7. Ensure that the cash books are processed and reconciled on a weekly basis.
8. Ensure that all inventory control accounts balance with stock on hand schedules (Quantities, unit cost and value).
9. Ensure that Debtors are Balanced:
   • Debtors to have received their monthly statements by no later than 2 work days after the last day of the month.
   • Ensure that statements are correct and sent to the correct contact person.
10. All creditors must be reconciled by the 10th of each month.
    • Prepare creditors reconciliations for each creditor (Including NED Fleet Account).
    • Ensure that all variances are recoiled and clearly set out on the creditor’s account.
11. Payroll Accrual Accounts:
    • Prepare monthly payroll journal.
    • Prepare a reconciliation for each of the payroll accrual accounts.
    • Ensure that each payroll accrual account balances to actual outstanding amounts.
12. VAT Reconciliation:
    • Prepare monthly VAT reconciliation.
    • Ensure that accounting records balance with VAT 201 forms.
13. Provision for Taxation:
    • Prepare monthly provision for taxation journal.
    • Prepare monthly provision for taxation schedule.
14. Month End Reporting:
    • Ensure that month end accounting close is performed by the 12th of each month.
    • Prepare monthly management reporting back (Reporting Pack to include the following):
      • Monthly Management Accounts referenced to schedules prepared for month end accounting close of schedules (Fixed Asset register etc.)
      • Budget Report
      • 6 Week Cash Flow forecast.
      • Manufacturing income statement.
      • Minutes of weekly production meeting.
15. Weekly Reporting:
    • Update 6 Week Cash Flow forecast for weekly finance meeting to be held on Tuesday morning of each week.
    • Update weekly manufacturing income statement for the weekly production meeting to be held on Monday morning of each week.
16. SARS and Other Statutory Reports:
    • Ensure that VAT, PAYE and provisional taxation returns are submitted and paid on time.
    • Prepare bi-annual IRP5 reconciliation and ensure that it is submitted on time.
    • Prepare and submit Statistics S.A reports.
    • Prepare any other statutory returns as and when required.

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Support Deel's accounting department by handling day-to-day financial transactions, assisting with month-end closing processes, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance and help maintain accurate financial reporting.

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate recording of transactions.
• Prepare and process journal entries, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Support month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Process and verify expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• Assist with tax filings and ensure timely compliance with local tax regulations.
• Provide support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation and reports.
• Help improve and automate accounting processes and workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve any accounting-related issues or discrepancies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1+ years of experience in accounting or finance (internship experience will be considered).
• Basic understanding of accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, or similar) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in teams.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills within accounting and finance.
• A proactive and positive attitude, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data with discretion.

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• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Human Resources Services

Overview

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional that is SAICA / SAIPA registered with a passion for numbers, stock management, and the fast-paced world of agriculture and retail?

Our client, a dynamic and well-established business situated just outside Mbombela (Nelspruit), is seeking a hands-on Accountant to join their growing team.

EE: Open

Gender: Open

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience
• Financial qualification (Degree in Finance required)
• SAICA / SAIPA registered (essential)
• Proficient in Pastel or similar accounting software
• Experience in any of the following industries is highly beneficial: Manufacturing, Retail, Agriculture, FMCG
• Strong verbal communication skills in English (Afrikaans is advantageous)
• A South African citizen
• Transport: Shared company transport provided to and from Nelspruit
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30

• This is a key role within the business, responsible for the full accounting function, including debtors, creditors, manufacturing records, and stock control.
• You'll be involved in day-to-day financial operations and will play an essential role in maintaining accurate financial reporting up to the trial balance.
• Full accounting function, including debtors, creditors, and manufacturing processes (administrative assistance provided)
• Managing stock control and re-order levels.
• Balancing and maintaining financials up to Trial Balance.
• Working closely with operations to ensure financial accuracy across the business.

• Accountant
• Mpumalanga
• Pastal

Reference: NFE -Jan-1
If you are looking for your next step to success, then this Accountant position is for you!

Job and Company Description:
As a prominent company in the agricultural industry, this client leads through innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility. In need of an Accountant, this company offers the perfect environment for personal growth and success.

Education:

1. BCom Accounting
2. 3+ years of experience
3. Completed SAIPA/SAICA Articles
4. Completed CIMA would be beneficial
5. Experience in Pastel and Microsoft Dynamics

Job Experience and Skills:

1. Annual Financial Statements
2. VAT calculations and submissions
3. TAX planning
4. Experience – GAAP, IFRS, SOX
5. Financial Reporting
6. Control Funds and Assets
7. Report to external stakeholders
8. Liaise with Auditors/Audit Packs

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

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