46 Cima jobs in South Africa

Our CIMA programme provides you with the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the fintech space while supporting various functions at Syft Analytics.

During your three years of practical experience, you’ll work with our Product Support, Customer Success, Revenue Operations, Sales, and Product teams. You will provide real-time and detailed support to our existing local and international customers, assist the majority of our functions, and try your hand at product development.

We value people and personal growth and are very proud of our culture. We therefore provide training and coaching from your first day and encourage you to participate in our company’s activities.

This role is full time, in-office, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Your working hours will be from 08:30 - 17:00 SAST, but you will be required to work adjusted hours for certain periods of time depending on your rotation. We support the following geographical areas:

Australasia and Africa: 04:00 - 12:30 SAST

UK and Europe: 10:30 - 19:00 SAST, Monday to Thursday; 08:30 - 17:00 SAST on Fridays

North America: 14:30 - 23:00 SAST, Monday to Thursday; 08:30 - 17:00 SAST on Fridays

Bring your knowledge of Accounting fundamentals when replying to our customer support queries.

Support, retain, and expand a key portfolio of existing local or international customers.

Help drive customer knowledge on analytics and how our software can solve their problems in this space. This includes a good understanding of all features and their use cases as well as how the customer is using the software.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to improve and build accounting software features.

Conduct rigorous testing of new software features before launch, ensuring they function correctly and meet user needs.

Analyze data and user feedback to identify opportunities to enhance management and reporting tools.

Manage customer billing to ensure customers are invoiced correctly, collections are efficient and discounts are applied appropriately.

Proactively manage data administration to improve data quality, analysis, and reporting. Build exception reports to help manage this.

Be an integral part of managing our data integrity, which ensures we report accurately to our stakeholders in the business.

BCom Financial Management degree or similar.

A willingness to work alternative hours.

Exceptional interpersonal skills: we are looking for someone who is clear, concise, and convincing in their communication.

Critical thinking with the ability to provide valuable insights to the business.

IT skills - confident with Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Any experience with other small business accounting systems and/or case management tools is beneficial.

Diligence and commitment to following through and resolving problems.

Ability to build effective relationships.

A proven team player who proactively assists other team members.

Based on the information from Creative CFO's website, here's the updated job specification with the detailed core values descriptions:

Become part of a vibrant, quality-focused team that leverages trust and autonomy to deliver exceptional services to diverse, high-growth clients. Receive recognition for your committed, results-producing approach to problem solving, and opportunities for learning to realise your own passion for personal growth. All while working with some of the country's most exciting growing businesses - from financial services, software development, fintech, agencies, retailers, manufacturers, brands, and enterprises revolutionising traditional spaces like retail, property and advertising or treading on the cutting edge of AI.

The Company
The Finance Team for SMEs
Creative CFO is the finance team for small and medium enterprises, helping them grow their business with world-class finance teams, cloud & AI technology. Our expert financial management and accounting services provide the strategic reporting that enables businesses to grow.

Our vision is a world where more small and medium enterprises succeed. We set out on a mission to create a world-class growth platform that provides SMEs with financial clarity, peace of mind and high-growth opportunities.

During this journey, we have supported several hundred SMEs to improve their ability to run sustainable businesses, develop a world-class offering, hire more employees and support skills transfer in their communities. This work enabled us to build an extensive network, become a leader in the SME ecosystem, and foster relationships with founders, executives, and employees.

We are an Elite Corporate Partner of the Year 2024 with AICPA CIMA, Xero Platinum Partner, and recipient of the Corporate Partnership Profession Award 2023.

Our Core Values

• Understanding: Know your customer and their business - If you know what they do and why they do it, you can help them build it.
• Respect: Treat people and businesses with respect - Relationships are built on trust. Customer confidentiality is paramount.
• Innovation: Be willing to listen and solve any problem - Innovative solutions are an interconnected web of small problems solved brilliantly.
• Performance: Get to work - Use your experience and skills, with the full support of the team, to confidently deliver exceptional results.
• Well-being: Live sustainably - Strive for a sustainable balance between self, community and the environment.

THE POSITION

As part of our financial team, you will join in on a quest to deliver compliance, efficiency, and growth to some of the most exciting businesses across multiple industries, including accommodation and hospitality, construction and engineering, education, financial and insurance services, healthcare, manufacturing, media and publishing, professional and commercial services, retail, software and IT, and telecommunication services.

Our Three Core Service Areas Are

• Financial Systems: Implementing cloud-based financial software to provide a solid foundation for business growth by automating and scaling the best business processes
• Financial Management: Ensuring adequate governance structures are in place, business risk is managed, and financial performance is monitored, analysed and optimised
• Business Intelligence: Bringing in-depth analysis and insights through years of professional experience with the latest automation and reporting technology

Responsibilities
You'll be working with the best technology, an exciting high-growth client base and a premier team. As you do, you'll be:

• Preparing financial data and providing bookkeeping support to clients
• Assisting in a client's operational processes such as reconciliations
• Assisting in the compilation of tax returns to ensure compliance across payroll, VAT, and income tax
• Playing a supporting role to our accountants by assisting them with the preparation of management reports, quantitative and qualitative data analysis for improved management decision-making and statutory returns
• Identifying and testing business scenarios and inter-system integrations
• Assisting in the implementation of cloud-based financial systems for accounting, reporting, point of sale and inventory management
• Staying on top of developments in financial software, including accounting, project management, stock, CRM, ERP, POS systems (we currently use cloud software like Xero, Syft, Asana, Azure, Cin7 Core & Omni, Dext, Fathom, HubSpot, Power BI, and many more cutting-edge tools)
• Training clients to use the implemented systems confidently
• Developing internal accounting controls and processes to ensure accurate reporting
• Adding value to the Creative CFO finance team and customers

WHY APPLY

Become part of a small yet rapidly growing team and grab hold of the opportunity to:

• Work under leadership with a forward-thinking approach to work
• Work with international businesses across diverse industries
• Enjoy flexible working hours and a progressive remote working policy
• Receive intentional input and mentoring on your professional and personal development
• Be part of a close, vibrant office community that promotes creativity, wellness, and regular team-building events
• Join a team that recognises and celebrates individual contributions to team wins
• Get matched on your tuition spend and leave taken for ongoing education
• Enjoy a day's paid leave on your birthday - it's your day to celebrate you
• Hybrid work set-up – currently 1x in-office day a month, with 1x day per quarter if outside Cape Town (& surrounds)
• Work in great office space, if you prefer that
• Computer, related hardware and home office setup provided
• Have flexible work hours
• Benefit from a Parental and Maternity Leave policy created for our team members

What We're Looking For
Our business is built on the trust we develop with our clients. You would need to be able to engage clients at all levels with expertise, confidence and integrity, embodying our core values of understanding, respect, innovation, performance, and well-being.

EDUCATION and QUALIFICATION

• Three-year tertiary qualification in accounting, management accounting, business management or a related field
• 2-3 years of related work experience is preferred; however, this is an entry-level role, and no prior work experience is required.

If you have not had any response in 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.

Are you an ambitious individual looking for a CIMA trainee contract that will give you broad exposure across diverse industries, direct access to senior directors, and a supportive, friendly working environment that is focused on developing your management accounting skills? Then Moore Southern Cape is the place for you

With a committed workforce of about 120 passionate professionals, Moore Southern Cape is exceptional in its auditing, accounting, tax, and financial advisory services. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of work and building strong, accessible relationships with clients ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.

Our offices are situated in Church Corner, between the beautiful mountains of George in the Garden Route, Western Cape. From here, we provide sensible advice and tailored solutions to meet the needs of our clients.

Moore is part of the Moore Global Network, one of the most respected audit and consulting networks worldwide, offering you both local expertise and global reach.

• Completed or in-progress relevant qualification:
• BCom Management Accounting / BCom Accounting Sciences / equivalent degree recognised by CIMA.
• Strong academic performance and commitment to pursuing the CIMA qualification.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

• Assist in preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Support in financial planning and analysis across diverse industries.
• Participate in costing, pricing, and profitability analysis projects.
• Assist with internal controls, business process reviews, and risk management.
• Engage in financial modelling, data analysis, and performance measurement.
• Provide support to senior staff on advisory and consulting engagements.
• Stay up to date with developments in accounting standards and CIMA requirements.
• Contribute to firm initiatives, recruitment events, and community projects.
• Attending to and finalising various types of engagements such as accounting, compilations, and independent reviews.
• Preparation of annual financial statements for compliance with the applicable reporting standards i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Computation of corporate, trusts, and individual tax liability in terms of the Income Tax Act.
• Completion of income tax returns via SARS e-filing for companies, trusts, and individuals.
• Calculate provisional taxes for companies, trusts, and individuals.

Are you an ambitious individual looking for a CIMA trainee contract that will give you broad exposure across diverse industries, direct access to senior directors, and a supportive, friendly working environment that is focused on developing your management accounting skills? Then Moore Southern Cape is the place for you

With a committed workforce of about 120 passionate professionals, Moore Southern Cape is exceptional in its auditing, accounting, tax, and financial advisory services. We pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality of work and building strong, accessible relationships with clients ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.

Our offices are situated in Church Corner, between the beautiful mountains of George in the Garden Route, Western Cape. From here, we provide sensible advice and tailored solutions to meet the needs of our clients.

Moore is part of the Moore Global Network, one of the most respected audit and consulting networks worldwide, offering you both local expertise and global reach.

CIMA Qualified Management Accountant – Stellenbosch.

Management Accountant with CIMA qualifications and minimum 2-3 years’ post qualification experience, preferably in control development and system implementation, required to lead the design and execution of strategic finance projects and taking ownership of the treasury function, for a Fintech Company based in Stellenbosch.

Minimum requirements:

• CIMA qualification required
• Minimum 2-3 years’ post qualification experience essential
• Experience in control development and systems implementation advantageous
• Must be willing to travel
• Experience in Financial Planning and Analysis required

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Join the Group Finance Team to focus on building and strengthening financial structures
• Lead, design and execute strategic finance projects
• Take ownership of the treasury function
• Develop a holistic understanding of the business
• Identify inefficiencies in the control environment
• Conceptualise, design and execute financial projects to enhance financial operational and financial effectiveness
• Support development and documentation of the financial control environment across the group
• Build financial models to support business operations, treasury planning and long term financial strategy
• Assist in details cash flow forecasting
• Analyse debtor’s book and provide insights into the impact on the business
• Contribute to opex benchmarking and conduct comprehensive group-wide cost analysis
• Lead and support the implementation and development of new financial software and tools
• Align software rollouts with an optimal control environment
• Enhance and embed controls post software implementation
• Provide analysis and insights to support the development of financial tools and dashboards
• Develop systems to enable accurate and efficient branch-based accounting
• Drive change management systems

If you are a South African Citizen and your qualifications and experience meet the above criteria, please send your CV.

Our client, a provider of outsourced cloud-based accounting and business solutions for retail, online, and service businesses within a wide range of industries, is looking for an Accountant to join their small, but unique and dynamic team in Stellenbosch.

Requirements

1. Matric
2. B. Comm, B. Comm Hons, CIMA or SAIPA qualification (or other university degree with article experience)
3. SAIPA Articles completed (3 years)
4. Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience
5. Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Xero, Dext, Draftworx / CaseWare
6. Fluent in both English and Afrikaans
7. Valid driver’s licence

Responsibilities

1. Management of bookkeeper team
2. Assist with tax calculations and submissions (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax)
3. Preparation and submission of monthly management accounts
4. Preparation of annual financial statements as per IFRS for SME standards
5. Preparation of budgets and financial forecasts

General:

1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days, you may consider your application unsuccessful.
2. In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
3. Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

Reference: PC -JF-1

Our client based in Stellenbosch is looking for a Finance Manager with 5 years post article experience in a similar position of which 2 years must be in a leadership capacity.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent
SECTOR: Finance
BASIC SALARY: Market Related
START DATE: Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Appropriate Accounting Qualification
• SAGE X3, QlikSense & Advanced Excel
• Manufacturing & Costing experience
• Good understanding of general accounting processes, Microsoft Skills, Analytical Skills, Creative problem-solving skills
• Good administrative and organisational skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Managerial position
• Exposure to operations and manufacturing
• Experience in a costing environment
• Strategic Thinker
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Logical thinker
• Self-motivated
• Sound business acumen
• Shows initiative
• Proactive

• 08h00 to 17h00

• 30 April 2024

If you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at today. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

4000,00 - 45000,00 - Monthly

Well-known and respected Accounting and Consultancy firm is searching for a Financial Accountant to join their team at their offices in Stellenbosch.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ accounting and finance experience , preferably in an accounting firm environment, with completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA . A candidate with the intention of a long-term commitment would be viewed favourably. Solid experience working with Xero, SimplePay or similar programs will be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the required qualification and experience to join a modern and fast-growing accounting and consultancy firm to build a career in the industry.

• Manage a portfolio of clients from inception, through monthly accounts to management accounts, financial statements, variance analysis, and statutory reporting.
• Process bank and other entries on behalf of clients in relevant financial software.
• Perform various reconciliations (Bank, Salaries, Loan accounts, Debtors, and Creditors) within allocated due dates.
• Load creditor and other payments for approval/authorization by relevant parties.
• Raise debtor invoices as necessary.
• Allocate expenses to correct categories.
• Maintain fixed asset register and reconcile assets to the general ledger.
• Ensure all financial expenses have supporting documentation.
• Calculate, complete, and submit VAT201 returns, preparing reports to communicate VAT due to clients.
• File all supporting documents monthly.
• Generate management reports for review by the Accounting Manager.
• Prepare trial balances suitable for the compilation of annual financial statements and for auditors.
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll.
• Submit EMP201 returns.
• Calculate and submit bi-annual EMP501 returns and generate IRP5 returns annually.
• Calculate and submit annual COIDA returns.
• Handle company secretarial administration, including timely submission of annual returns and beneficial ownership disclosures at CIPC, as well as registration/deregistration of companies and amendments to company secretarial information.
• Understand and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks required by the company.

• Tertiary degree, diploma, or certificate in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• Minimum 3 years’ accounting and finance experience in a firm environment.
• Completed SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA articles.
• Professional qualifications such as AGA(SA), PA(SA), etc., would be an advantage.
• Experience working on Xero & SimplePay is advantageous.

• Attention to detail.
• Deadline-driven.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eager to learn and quickly grasp new concepts.
• Planning and prioritization skills.
• Team player.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and own transport to travel to and from clients as required.

• R240,000 to R420,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• A BCom in Management Accounting, or CIMA Management Level is essential for this role.
• Proven work experience working as a Cost Accountant in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and IFRS.
• Previous experience working with accounting software, for example Sage X3 and CaseWare is preferred.
• The ability to understand engineering drawings would be beneficial.
• Must have a strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and product cost modelling.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.

• Analysing, tracking, and controlling manufacturing costs to support strategic decision-making and enhance profitability.
• Determining and calculating overhead and labour costs.
• Analysing production and operational costs.
• Managing the budgets (expense and Capex) for the factory.
• Preparing investment proposals for the factory.
• Compiling monthly management accounts and reports and analysing and reporting on daily sales and profit margins.
• Calculating and updating standard costs and costing for new products as required as well as calculating the selling price of products.
• Reviewing standard and actual costs for inaccuracies and identifying and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Participating in the preparation and consolidation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for factory costs and capital expenditure.
• Monitoring actual versus budgeted costs and investigating variances, providing commentary and actionable insights.