16 Accounting Expert jobs in South Africa

My client is a client-focused Trust and Investment Management company providing financial planning and investment advice and services to clients planning for, or already in their retirement years. They offer a full range of financial services including: Investment & Portfolio Management, Offshore Financial Services, Trustee Services, Retirement Planning, Local & Offshore Money Market, Estate Planning, Tax Services and Wills. They also offer their own Unit Trust funds to clients and attend to the accounting and administration of said unit trust internally.

This new vacancy has been created within their tax and accounting service teams, at their offices in the Cape Town southern suburbs. This role has a dual focus and is responsible for trust tax and related tax compliance support, as well as individual tax compliance for individual tax-payers who are also investment clients on the company. The role is ideally suited to applicants with previous experience in managing a client-focused tax practice, with a minimum of 8+ years' experience in this area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overall Tax and Accounting Services Compliance:
• Review of legislative changes, and recommendation of changes in business operations, process flows and procedure, once approved at Exco, RCC or Executive Board
• Key client allocation for family group with complex tax matters
• Managing service level agreements and 3rd party compliance requirements, where client has sourced external tax and/ or accounting compliance services, where my client is investment manager or Professional Trustee
• Provide regular training and development opportunities for in-house team on statutory changes and development of relevance to business operations
• Assist advisory and fiduciary operations in new business initiatives to secure new investment and fiduciary clientele for the business
• Technical and Specialist queries:
• assist advisory, fiduciary and consulting operations with specialist queries
• interface with tax specialist and brief tax attorney on tax dispute resolution measures
• Management of team members, and accountable to Exco on operations reporting and risk management strategy, ensuring that team commitments and deliverables are met, and communication to clients and advisory and fiduciary team operations is timeously attended to
• Back up support for team within scope of role, as required.

Key requirements for applicants:

• Relevant tertiary qualification a necessity: B Com (Accounting) or B Com Honours in Taxation or similar
• Previous experience in managing a busy, client-focused tax practice
• Completed accounting or auditing articles preferred
• Computer literacy a necessity: including MS Excel (advanced); as well as relevant tax package knowledge and previous experience
• Previous experience in similar function preferred with proven track record (8+ years), including appropriate tax practice management and related risk management experience
• Previous experience of bulk upload, managing data integrity controls and risks with 3rd parties
• Fit and proper requirements all in order, and clear
• Registered Tax Advisor or Tax Practitioner, and all professional credentials in order
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are all competency requirements
• Clean credit and criminal check, valid, unendorsed drivers' licence and own vehicle are required

PLEASE NOTE:
A half-day or three-quarter-day work option may also be considered for this role.

Location: 100% Remote Work

Department: Finance and Accounting

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accountant with expertise in Global Indirect Tax, including US Sales Tax and International VAT/GST. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing and ensuring compliance with indirect tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions. This role is critical in maintaining the financial integrity and efficiency of our operations on a global scale.

1. Tax Compliance and Reporting:

2. Prepare, review, and file indirect tax returns, including US Sales Tax, VAT, and GST for multiple jurisdictions.

3. Ensure timely and accurate tax filings to avoid penalties and interest.

4. Monitor and analyze tax law changes and assess their impact on the organization.

5. Tax Planning and Advisory:

6. Provide strategic tax planning advice to optimize the company's indirect tax position.

7. Work closely with cross-functional teams to provide tax guidance on business transactions and contracts.

8. Develop and implement tax-efficient structures for international operations.

9. Audit and Risk Management:

10. Manage and coordinate indirect tax audits and inquiries from tax authorities.

11. Maintain proper documentation and records to support tax positions and compliance.

12. Identify and mitigate tax risks through proactive measures and strategies.

13. Process Improvement:

14. Evaluate and improve existing tax processes and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

15. Implement best practices for indirect tax management and compliance.

16. Train and mentor junior staff on indirect tax matters.

17. Collaboration and Communication:

18. Liaise with external advisors and consultants on complex tax issues.

19. Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment with tax requirements.
20. Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to provide updates on tax matters and compliance status.

• Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is preferred.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in indirect tax, including US Sales Tax and International VAT/GST.

• Experience in a multinational corporation or public accounting firm is highly desirable.

• Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of indirect tax regulations and compliance requirements in multiple jurisdictions.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in tax software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Should be experienced in Avalara software

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Personal Attributes:

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Proactive and self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Handling general bookkeeping ensuring clients financial records accurate and up to date.
• Rolling up your sleeves to sort out and "clean up" financials that need structure and clarity.
• Analysing financial data to uncover insights supporting team in providing clarity.
• Assisting in the preparation of management reports, budgets, and forecasts.
• Getting involved in financial modelling to support planning and business growth.
• Helping implement financial processes and SOPs that set clients up for long-term success.
• Working directly with a dynamic team and learning how financial strategy drives real-world results.
• Were looking for someone whos bright, ambitious, and eager to learn - someone who loves variety and wants to grow their career by working on real-world business challenges every day.

• A BCom degree (Accounting-focused or Business degree with Accounting as a major).
• Strong Excel skills comfortable using it for analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and insights.
• Experience with Xero (or another ERP/accounting system) would be an advantage.
• Exposure to or involvement in preparing management reports and financial analysis.
• A keen learner whos not afraid to jump in, take initiative, and do what it takes to get the job done whether thats solving a financial puzzle or running out to grab coffee for the team!
• Organised, detail-oriented, and resilient, with the ability to juggle multiple projects across different clients.
• A curious thinker who enjoys problem-solving and finding smarter ways to do things.
• A team player with a positive, engaging personality able to communicate clearly and confidently with colleagues and clients.
• A self-starter whos motivated by growth, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is ready to go above and beyond.
• This role is perfect for someone whos ready to learn fast, gain broad experience, and be part of a supportive, high-performing team thats passionate about making a difference for small businesses.

To manage the Financial Accounting Section by ensuring timeous, valid, accurate and complete reporting of financial information in line with the latest International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS)

Operational / Core

Develop systems, procedures and processes for financial reporting that will ensure valid, accurate and complete financial records.

Ensure that all Month End procedures are communicated and adhered to.

Develop working capital reporting framework that will contribute to positive cash management for SAAT by:

Ensuring that Cash Collections takes place regularly and according to contractual

terms agreed with customers.

Ensuring that Suppliers are paid timeously to avoid interest and penalties, and

avoid interruptions in Operations.

Contribute to the maintenance of the minimum inventory requirement as set by Technical Materials, to avoid or reduce inventory holding costs.

Sourcing funds necessary for working capital requirements at reasonable /

competitive rates.

Maintaining the minimum cash requirements for operations at all times.

Develop skills and expertise in the Financial Accounting section that will contribute to sustainable performance, and in line with the latest Accounting Standards, viz. IFRS and IAS.

Verify and approve payments on both Standard bank and CITI bank.

Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking & Final Accounts, Inventory & Audit control, and Incident / Warranties Sections within Finance Department.

Review of monthly General ledger, Vendor Reconciliations and all Statement of Financial Position Reconciliations.

Be accountable for the General Ledger, Trial Balance, Statement of Financial Performance, Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Cash Flows and all related notes, by reviewing them.

Oversee the raising and management of accruals to optimize the cost flows within the Business.

Ensure the maintenance of property, plant and equipment (fixed assets) consolidated register.

Oversee the management of Insurance / Warranties related matters.

Attend all Finance related meetings in the Department, including inter-Departmental meetings, and Operations Exco Meetings.

Attend Operations Meetings for financial input, queries, concerns, and resolutions, including Operations Forward Planning sessions.

Run with projects allocated to Financial Accounting Section. (This include preparing a project, plan, execute the plan, and report accordingly).

Prepare and make presentations at Operations Exco, including Main Exco.

Review Revenue Contracts that are presented to the Contracts Committee.

Prepare and Attend Contracts Review Committee meetings.

Develop business processes as required to enable smooth running of Operations. (This may include inter-departmental processes)

Liaison with SAA Group for all financial accounting related matters.

Liaison with Technical Material / Supply Chain Management (SCM) for all supplier related matters.

Work closely with Management Accounting & Reporting, especially at Month end and Year end for reporting.

Prepare Financial Accounting Reports Monthly and Year-end reports

Approve the creation of New suppliers on Suppliers Masterfile Base.

Approve the creation of New customers on Debtors Masterfile Base.

Contribute to the Stock Count Process through collaboration with SCM, especially at Year End.

Ensure preparation and submission of the Annual Financial Statements, especially at Year End, to the CFO, and ultimately to the Board and External Auditors.Coordinate all activities related to internal and external auditors.

Represent the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in meetings where required.

Collaborate with Management Accounting & Reporting for Budgeting and Forecasting

activities.

Contribute to the management of Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) in the

Department.

Manage the Internal and External Auditors activities, especially at year end.

Attend Audit Resolution Committee Meetings, especially with External Auditors at Year

end.

Develop / Complete Performance Management Contracts with reportees, and report

accordingly,

Liaison with internal stakeholders in the resolution of both internal and external audit

findings.

Attend Interdepartmental & Joint (Cross-functional) meetings, e.g. SCM, Operations,

Sales & Marketing.

Ensure compliance with the Companies Act and Public Finance Management Act

(PFMA).

Contribute to the management of the Finance Department office.

Matric qualification

Bachelor degree with Financial Accounting as a major subject - essential

B. Com (Hon) degree - advantageous

Three (3) Year Articles for Chartered Accountants - advantageous

Masters in Business Management / Leadership - advantageous

Financial Accounting and reporting - 5 years (essential)

Management Accounting - 5 years (essential)

General Management - 5 years (essential)

People Management - 5 years (essential)

Cash Management - 3 years (essential)

International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) International Accounting Standards (IAS) - Advanced

Managing Working Capital (Cash Management) - Intermediate to Advance

Public Finance Management Act - Basic

AccountingFinancial Skills - Advance

Accounting - Advance

Auditing - Advance

Corporate Governance - Basic

Business Knowledge - Advance

Analyzing of Information - Advance

Reporting - Advance

Microsoft Office - Basic to Advance

People and General Management - Advance

Negotiation - Basic

Interpersonal and Relationship building - Basic

Strong financial skills

Strong financial accounting skills

Strong interpersonal skills.

Business acumen

Good judgement

Innovative

Creative

Team player

A good knowledge of Business IT Systems (SAP and AMOS), including Microsoft Package, viz. Excel, Word and Power Point

Must be able to work under pressure.

A firm background of Financial Accounting.

Sound knowledge of internal controls.

Training Needs - provided for by business

Managing people - Ongoing

Business I.T. systems (SAP and AMOS) - Ongoing

Reporting - Ongoing

Main purpose of the position:

Ensuring accurate accounting records are maintained by analysing accounts and reporting accordingly and on time.

• Review of general ledger
• Review of cashbooks
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Cash flow reporting
• Statutory returns submitted and paid timeously
• Foreign currency account management
• South African Reserve Bank approval management
• Payroll reconciliations
• Project contract management
• Lease management
• Training & development and management of staff
• Continuous refinement of systems / implementation of new systems to improve efficiencies and controls.
• Facilitate year end audit
• Checking general ledger for reasonable account allocations and correcting any misallocations.
• Analysis of general ledger accounts on an ad-hoc basis or as required for reporting purposes.
• Analyse and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts
• Reconcile sub-ledgers
• Month end reporting by due date.
• Primary responsibility for month end and year end closing including General Ledgers, submission of certain reports and analysis of accruals
• Full responsibility for preparing yearend audit files and reconciliations
• Weekly operational reports by due date.
• timeous submission of statutory returns.
• Payment of VAT, payroll taxes and other liabilities on time (FIHRST).
• Analysis of foreign exposure.
• Monitoring of SARB approvals, obtaining renewals or applying for new approvals as required.
• Reconciliation of payroll system with the general ledger.
• Reconciliation of payroll liability and control accounts.
• Analysis and reporting of foreign contracts / purchases (project and operational).
• Management of company lease agreements, payments and renewals.
• Training, developing and overseeing staff

Qualifications required:

Minimum academic qualification: Matric

Qualifications as an added advantage: B Comm: Accounting

Professional registration: CIMA

Experience required:

General work experience (years): 3 Years Assistant Accountant

Specific to the position (level/discipline/years): 3 Years Financial Accountant

Industry: Manufacturing

The Manager Financial Accounting role is responsible for compiling and distributing the Final Income Statement, high level narratives for the month & Balance Sheet for the Group, balancing of final Group Trial Balance in SAP with Final Income Statement and Balance Sheet, Manage and set month end closing deadlines for all SAP users (Group), as well as manage the opening and closing of accounting periods in SAP (Group).

The role will run the foreign currency revaluation program in SAP and reconcile to detail, ad hoc tasks and sound liaison with other finance departments. In addition, the role is responsible for the preparation of the annual financial statements as well as relevant interaction with both internal and external auditors.

The incumbent will be responsible for creating new, changing, blocking and unblocking GL accounts in SAP (Group), Maintain Trial Balance in SAP (Group). The role will ensure that reconciliations are done, reviewed and signed off, ensure that all Inter-Company consolidations are done, reviewed and signed off, as well as to ensure that all month end closing exchange rates are loaded in SAP.

Furthermore, the role is also responsible for converting and uploading of non-SAP subsidiaries Trial Balances in SAP, supervising of subordinates and co-ordinate leave, coordinate the period 13-year end journal process and provide updated Trial Balances etc. to auditors and internal customers.

Rhodes University

Makhanda, Eastern Cape

Permanent

Posted 04 September Closing Date 18 September 2025

Division

0201 - Accounting

Minimum experience

Not Applicable

Company primary industry

Higher Education

Job functional area

Accounting/Auditing

Senior Lecturer (Grade SL)

Department of Accounting

The Department of Accounting invites suitably qualified candidates to join their team.

The Department - Description of the Department

The Department of Accounting's focus is professional Accountancy education for prospective Chartered Accountants and Tax Professionals. The Department's BCom Accounting and the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, as well as Honours in Financial Accounting programmes, are endorsed by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA). The Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation (PDipTax) is associated with the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT). On the research front, the Department also offers post-graduate programmes to PhD level. The master's degree in taxation is done by coursework and thesis on a part-time basis.

Main Objectives

All academics are responsible for the dissemination of knowledge (teaching and learning), creation of knowledge (research) and community engagement, recognising that there are differences in the execution of these responsibilities within the various departments and Faculties. Academics are also expected to assume some administrative, management and/or leadership duties at the departmental, Faculty and/or University level.

The Requirements

CA(SA) in good standing at the date of application, with an intent to pursue a relevant Master's degree, and relevant experience in the following:

• Professional experience in the application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS); or
• Teaching experience in Financial Accounting at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels required on a SAICA CA-endorsed programme.
• Growing national profile in the discipline.
• Track record of administration, management, and/or leadership roles.
• A relevant Master's degree would be an advantage.

Application Process

It is essential that prospective candidates read the job profile and

The following documents are required:

• A comprehensive CV and relevant qualifications which should include the following: -
• Reasons for leaving your current and previous jobs.
• Referees who are and/or were your direct line manager, their title, name, designation and contact information which should be at least their contact number and email address.
• A strong and succinct motivation outlining your interest in the post and suitability relative to the job requirements.

Please note that no hand-written applications will be considered. Your application must be submitted via our website and online recruitment system. Failure to submit all documentation and respond to all the questions asked appropriately will result in an application being disqualified.

Any questions or enquiries regarding the submission of an application please contact

Selection Process (provisional date, subject to change):

• Short-listing meeting scheduled for the TBC 2025.
• The selection process that will be followed for this post will include an assessment and/or presentation and an interview.
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.

Remuneration per annum (Grade SL):

Basic Pensionable Salary per annum: R783,243.00

Cost to Company per annum (Approximately): R1,013,469.00

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. This post is advertised as a permanent post, but the University may opt to appoint on a fixed-term contract of not less than three years. The University reserves the right not to proceed with the filling of the post. An application does not entitle the applicant to an interview. Employment checks will be conducted on recommended candidates.

Closing Date: 18 September 2025

This advertisement may be closed before the indicated closing date if a high number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, please submit it as soon as possible.

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence. Rhodes University strongly encourages South African members of underrepresented designated groups as well as persons with disabilities to apply. Spouses and partners of existing staff members are also encouraged to apply.

Please note all appointments are made in line with the requirements of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, as amended, the Immigration Act 13 of 2022 and Rhodes University's Recruitment and Selection policies.

Our core values and principles are the foundation of our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and enabling environment. These values guide our decisions, actions, and how we engage with each other as we work to achieve our vision and mission.

These values are:

Diversity; Integrity; Respect; Excellence; Collegiality and Compassion

Underpinning these values is the moral duty of accountability and courage: we acknowledge that we are answerable to each other, our Council and ultimately, the South African society for the decisions we make and the actions we take. We are committed to openness and transparency in our governance, our decision-making and in the execution of our responsibilities and in demonstrating courage in confronting those who violate the values for which we stand.

SAIPA KLEK - PRETORIA - Moot

• Afrikaans eerste taal
• Engels tweede taal
• Manlik Verkieslik
• Gegradueerd in rekeningkunde of finansiële rekeningkunde
• Moet nou wil begin met SAIPA klerkskap (geen SAICA klerkskap)
• Eie Vervoer