Hire Resolve’s client, a leading financial services powerhouse, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their dynamic team based in Bellville. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a top-tier organization committed to financial excellence, growth, and integrity. If you're looking for a role with scope, impact, and career growth, this might be your next big move.


Responsibilities

Procurement & Suppliers

• Review primary source documents for accuracy.

• Ensure compliance with policies, procedures, budgets, and levels of authority.

• Conduct completeness checks on supporting documents.

• Monitor and enforce supplier payment terms.

• Provide support in related areas as needed.

General Accounting & Reconciliations

• Review cash books, bank and supplier reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.

• Post complex journal entries; review entries from bookkeepers.

• Prepare and review reconciliation schedules for key accounts.

• Validate intercompany and related party transactions.

• Review payroll entries and follow up on customer/supplier age analysis.

Management Information

• Prepare accurate management accounts and budgets, including forecasts.

• Develop reporting templates and deliver executive-ready insights.

• Maintain comprehensive management information schedules.

Sales Function Support

• Maintain revenue calculations with supporting documentation.

• Verify inputs to system-generated revenue from approved sources.

• Track and follow up on outstanding receivables.

• Maintain summaries of Assets Under Management and related movements.

Treasury & Financial Soundness

• Review bookkeeper outputs.

• Take ownership of short- and long-term cash flow forecasting.

• Monitor financial soundness (liquidity, CAR, solvency, etc.).

• Act as banking platform payment releaser where necessary.

Taxation

• Prepare VAT reconciliations and related working papers.

• Maintain SARS reconciliation records.

• Compile monthly tax computations and DWT returns.

• Ensure audit queries are addressed promptly and tax compliance is upheld.

Audit & Year-End

• Provide timely and complete audit information.

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.

Special Projects & Strategy

• Lead execution and monitoring of assigned projects.

• Participate in strategic meetings, policy feedback, and peer training.

• Handle complex communications and decisions based on thorough analysis.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting (e.g., BCom or BCompt with Accounting major)

• Accountant I: Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles OR 5 years of accounting/bookkeeping experience

• Accountant II: Completed articles AND 3+ years post-article experience OR 8+ years total experience in accounting/bookkeeping

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting

• Proficient in SAGE X3, Excel, Outlook, and Word

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent planning, organizing, and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Methodical, focused, and actively learning

• Willingness to work outside normal business hours when needed

Benefits

• Market-related salary

• Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: gustav.vogel@hireresolve.us
  • Please use "Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email 

  We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise