19 Accountants jobs in South Africa

Isibani is looking for highly skilled Accountants to join our practice.

1. Must have Caseware experience
2. AFS Reporting/ Drafting and Reviewing
3. Drafting in compliance with IFRS and IFRS with SMEs

1. BCom Accounting
2. Any other Accounting related Degree
3. Auditing/Accounting
4. HR Services, Recruitment & Selection

Freelance Junior Accountants / Bookkeepers – US Tax Support (Remote)

We are looking for
junior accountants / bookkeepers
to support a US client with recurring tax compliance work. This is a great opportunity for independent consultants to gain exposure to US tax processes while working flexibly.

Scope of work

• Preparation of
  1099s and W-2s
• Quarterly payroll tax returns (941s)
• Monthly reconciliations for quarterly returns

Duration & Timing

• Pilot:
  October 2025 (starting week of Oct 1st or Oct 6th, TBC)
• Peak:
  5 consultants required throughout January
• Quarterly deadlines:
  3 consultants required at each quarter-end

Candidate profile

• Junior accountant, trainee auditor, or experienced bookkeeper
• Background in
  smaller to mid-size firms
  preferred
• Available
  immediately
  for training and October pilot work
• Prior exposure to payroll tax or compliance work advantageous

Training

• Specific training will be provided starting
  week commencing 22 September 2025
• Preference for candidates with prior relevant experience for faster ramp-up

Interested? Please send your CV and availability details to Dylan Janos by
Friday, 10 September 2025
.

Overall Purpose of the Job:

Responsible for processing of invoices and issuing of payments.

To perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

Education:

Minimum:

Grade 12.

Knowledge of general accounting procedures and software.

Proficient in data entry and management.

Strong excel skills.

Ideal:

Bookkeeping qualification.

Experience:

1-3 years as an Accounts Payable Controller/Administrator.

1-2 years Shared Services Experience.

Duties:

Output 1 - Invoice Verification and query resolution:

• Ensure all invoices and monthly statements are obtained from suppliers and schools via the central sharepoint portal.
• Review and verify invoices and payment requests.
• Match invoices via 3 matching to purchase order/GRV.
• Resolve all reconciling items between vendor statement and Sage to alleviate late payments to vendors. Escalate queries in accordance with internal escalation procedure.
• Review the sharepoint query management portal daily and address bursar/vendor responses and Accurate capturing and matching of invoices. Internal and SARS compliance checks to be performed prior to capturing, escalate where necessary.

Output 2 - Vendor reconciliation and reporting:

• Through the process of vendor statement reconciliation, identify and address discrepancies between the vendor records versus ADvTECH records to identify potential duplicate payments, credits not yet deducted and to maximise cash flow and accruals not yet raised by the business units.
• Complete monthly Top 15 reconciliations, including ad hoc reconciliations where required, according to requirements stipulated in the AP SOP.
• Ensure the AP ledger and related control accounts are balanced to the respective general ledger account and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing.
• Set invoices up for payment and upload onto system.
• Track expense and process expense claims.
• Provides supporting documentation for audits.
• Ensure that GRIR Report is reviewed weekly and non-current items resolved within the month to reduce balance sheet liabilities.
• Age Analysis must be reviewed weekly to ensure items are not left to age and to ensure accurate reporting and payment within agreed payment terms.

Output 3 - Vendor Payments:

• Prepare documentation for weekly/monthly payment cycles in accordance with internal procedure, ensuring payment terms are adhered to.
• Prepare remittance advice per vendor for email submission on a weekly basis.
• Perform account allocations to contra invoices against payments on the Sage system after each weekly payment run.

Output 4 - Vendor Management:

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and issues with vendors.
• Maintain vendor master data files.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to enquiries within agreed turnaround times.
• Vendor contact details to be maintained via the prescribed vendor change workflow. Inactive vendors to be closed off to minimise risk to the business.

General Skills:

• Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written.
• Information management ability.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Attention to detail.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Team player.
• Deadline driven.
• Planning and prioritising.

Handling of several clients books to trial balance

Compilation of monthly management accounts

VAT & EMP monthly calculation & submissions

ETI calculation & submission

Assist Junior Clerks

Experience of minimum 3 years working in accounting

Knowledge of Microsoft office

Experience in Sage & Xero advantageous

Experience in E-Filing and Easyfile

Bank Processing & Reconciliation

Processing & Reconciliation of debtors and creditors

VAT processing & submission

Handling of books to trial balance

Knowledge of ETI calculation and submission advantageous.

Personal attributes:

Initiative

Proactive

Organized

Ability to work independently

Confidential and trustworthy

Strong communication abilities

Between 3 - 5 Years

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• 2 - 3 years' Finance Experience
• Corporate office work experience

Knowledge and skills required :

• Microsoft Excel, Office and Google
• Must be able to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Must have good numerical ability
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Be able to deal with high volumes and work under pressure
• Results and deadline driven
• Honest, trustworthy and loyal
• Provide high quality customer service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Receipting and allocating customer payments. Capturing payments from remittance advices, proof of payments, deposits slips, etc
• Reconciliation of debtors accounts when required
• Ensuring that any discrepancies regarding credit and debit are attended to
• Liaising with customers, sales representatives and branch managers to resolve customer queries
• Emailing customer statements, copy invoices, credit notes etc.
• Calling customers on an ongoing basis to ensure that all documentation is in place for prompt payment.
• Collection of overdue accounts and reducing delinquencies / debtors days by ensuring that all accounts are paid within their terms and credit limits.
• Mitigating risk by escalating areas of concern / problem accounts
• Identify problematic accounts, and take required action
• Take corrective action on invoices not paid or short paid, either internal or external customers
• Managing customer files including credit applications, credit limit increase documentation, credit vetting and financial info ensuring the file is kept up to date
• Maintaining customer master file ongoing review of customer credit details and ensuring all customer contact details are continuously updated.
• Ongoing risk assessment and review of customer credit limits and requests
• Periodic running and review of credit information reports including bank codes, credit bureau reports, sureties and other security.
• Managing of credit limits within delegated level of authority.
• Daily / weekly / monthly review of credit limits within designated debtors book
• Various ad-hoc duties such as accounts support, month end closing, cash control backup, FICA capturing etc
• Filing

About the job: To provide reception duties and office administrative services for the company to ensure smooth running of the office.

• Answering the switchboard of 10 lines and taking messages.
• Attend to visitors for meetings and distribute refreshments, tea/coffee etc.
• Attending to any other reception duties.

• Administration.
• Responsible for the diary system for Insurance claims each day.
• Manage and keep the filing system updated and well organised.
• Open new files for new claims and projects and load onto shared drive and keep Excel schedule updated.
• Management of the archiving system of jobs on the shared drive and co-ordinate with Metro file for external storage.
• Book all travel requests and liaise with contracted travel agent.
• Manage the petty cash system on Excel.
• Capturing on weekly timesheets and monthly travel on Quickbooks.
• Preparing invoices on Quickbooks.
• Assist with outstanding debtors collection.
• Purchasing of office refreshments and supplies as well as stationery requirements.
• Liaising with print shop to scan and print plans for various jobs, (as well as collection thereof).
• Managing the leave and sick leave forms and system for the office staff.
• Ad-hoc administrative duties as required by staff, including drafting of tenders, completing JBCC documents and assisting with their filing.
• Checking of reports for clients for accuracy.

• Grade 12/ Matric or similar.
• Min. 5 years experience with administrative support, with basic accounting duties.
• Intermediate to Advanced MS Word and MS Excel skills essential.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Good numeracy skills and experience using a similar accounting package.
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, communications skills.
• Valid Drivers license and own vehicle.

Overview

Reference : Accountants Assistant

Salary : ZAR/month

Job Location : South Africa -- Johannesburg Metro -- Johannesburg -- Observatory

Job Type : Permanent

Posted : 08 November 2024

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented Accountants Assistant & Debtors Controller to support their finance team. This role involves managing accounts receivable, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the Financial Manager with various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles and excellent organizational skills.

• Accounting and Financial Records: maintain accurate financial records and post financial transactions.
• Manage accounting for small family entities.
• Accounts Receivable and Payable: oversee accounts receivable, document bills, confirm debt validity, and ensure timely payment of invoices; capture discounts and payment terms accurately.
• Reconciliations: perform general ledger account reconciliations and address variances.
• Debtors Management: engage professionally with debtors and resolve inquiries; conduct debtor reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation; report to management on outstanding debtors and follow up on debtor queries.
• Reporting: prepare and post intercompany invoices, debtor statements, and monthly standard invoices.
• General Administrative Tasks: administer corporate and fuel credit cards; assist with accounting projects, cellphone reconciliations, and oversee travel reconciliations.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Business Central, MS Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external parties like attorneys, SARS, and financial institutions.
• At least 8 years of experience in a finance-related role.
• Experience with accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Comfortable working in an open-plan office environment.
• Ability to manage time exceptionally well and stay organized.
• Proactive and able to anticipate needs within the finance team.
• Possesses a good sense of humor and engages well with colleagues.
• Capable of interacting and collaborating effectively with the entire Finance team.

• Diploma in Finance (a degree is preferred).