Paarl: Accountant

ACCOUNTANT Paarl We are seeking a meticulous, driven, and highly organised Accountant to provide robust accounting and operational support to this fast-paced division. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed financial work but also wants exposure to broader business operations. RESPONSIBILITIES: Accounting & Financial Control You will ensure the full accounting function runs accurately, on time, and in line with head office (HO) standards. Key deliverables include: Wages & Salaries: Managing Propay schedules, weekly updates, and ensuring management sign-off. Journals: Posting adjustment journals as necessary and reviewing the trial balance and general ledger. Petty Cash: Managing and reconciling petty cash according to SOP. Fixed Asset Register: Maintaining and updating the FAR in line with SOPs. Operational Reporting: Preparing weekly and monthly operational reports. Month-End Reporting: Completing all HO-specified month-end reports accurately and on time. Debtors Management You will oversee the full debtor lifecycle, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collection, and strong credit control. Responsibilities include: Managing control account queries (current and older). Following up on collections and reporting non-paying clients to management. Handing over clients for accountability/blacklisting where required. Reconciling and posting payments on Orange. Daily invoicing from quote ? POD ? invoice for management approval. Sending daily statements and invoices as part of bank and cashflow processes. Preparing monthly debtor reports for the Financial Manager. Processing new account applications within one hour as per SOP. Preparing accurate quotations and following up daily. Weekly filing of all open/closed contract documentation. Creditors Processing Reconciling creditor accounts and posting payments. Processing invoices and credit notes to meet HO deadlines (2 days before). Creating and managing purchase orders for depot materials once approved. Operational Support Supporting daily operational tasks as delegated. Managing quotation follow-ups and maintaining the survey document on the cloud. Acting as department lead when the Manager is out of office. Workplace Behaviour & Ethics The ideal candidate demonstrates strong professionalism and contributes positively to the team environment. REQUIREMENTS: Accounting or finance qualification (preferred). 2–4 years’ experience in a similar accounting role. Experience with wage/salary processing, creditors/debtors, and reconciliations. Strong Excel and system proficiency. Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity. TO APPLY: If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please: