Western Cape: Accountant posted by West Coast Personnel

• Manage the full accounting function, including general ledger, journals, and month-end processes
• Prepare monthly management accounts, variance reports, and financial statements
• Produce accurate cash flow forecasts, budget reports, and financial analysis
• Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure correct depreciation calculations

Project & Construction Accounting

• Oversee project costing, job cost allocations, and WIP analysis
• Review and verify site financial submissions, cost reports, and project budgets
• Track revenue recognition in line with project progress and contract terms
• Support project managers with cost insights and financial decision-making

Debtors, Creditors & Cashbook

• Approve and oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes
• Ensure accurate invoicing, payment allocations, and collections monitoring
• Reconcile cashbooks, bank accounts, petty cash, and credit cards

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and audit requirements
• Prepare audit packs and liaise with internal and external auditors
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard financial integrity

Taxation & Statutory Duties

• Manage VAT calculations, reconciliations, and submissions
• Handle PAYE, SDL, UIF, and other statutory returns
• Assist with SARS queries and compliance matters

Systems & Process Management

• Utilise accounting software
• Improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls
• Support ongoing digitalisation and automation of finance tasks

 
Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Accounting (BCom Accounting or related)
• 10+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, costing, and project accounting
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas)
• Experience in accounting software
• Proficiency in SAGE Evolution is advantageous
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and organisational skills
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and deadline management abilities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and reliability