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Accountant – Plattekloof Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Accountant – Plattekloof
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Accountant – Plattekloof
Recruiter:
O'Brien Recruitment
Job Ref:
3130679683
Date posted:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring reliable financial reporting and data integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and post GL journals accurately within reporting cycles
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and clear recon items within 2 months
- Prepare VAT reconciliations and submit SARS returns; handle VAT queries
- Review employee reimbursements and reconcile AP expense accounts
- Monitor credit card spend and ensure timely allocation by managers
- Analyse GL accounts and produce monthly variance reports
- Maintain GL codes in ERP system with proper authorisation
- Prepare monthly management accounts
- Load forex rates and assist with ERP/budget updates and ad-hoc reporting (e.g. STATSSA)
- Process salary deductions and support payroll-related finance tasks
- Assist with audit queries and prepare loan amortisation schedules
Requirements
- BCom Financial Accounting (essential)
- 5+ years financial reporting experience (essential)
- Strong IFRS, reconciliations, ERP, and Excel skills