Accountant
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Job Location:
Paarl - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client is a well-established company in the financial services sector providing a range of investment and advisory solutions. They are looking for a Junior Accountant to join their finance team in Paarl. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual who wants to grow their accounting career in a professional dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Capture and process day-to-day financial transactions in the general ledger.
Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers.
Prepare and post journal entries.
Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.
Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
Liaise with auditors during annual audits.
Ensure compliance with company policies accounting standards and relevant legislation (e.g. IFRS Companies Act).
Assist with VAT PAYE and other statutory submissions.
Provide ad hoc accounting and administrative support to the finance team.
Minimum Requirements
National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
12 years accounting experience preferably within the financial services industry (e.g. investments insurance asset management).
Strong understanding of accounting principles and basic financial reporting.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with accounting software such as Pastel Sage or Xero.
Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Advantageous
Studying toward a professional accounting qualification (SAIPA SAICA or similar).
Knowledge of regulatory reporting in financial services.
Experience assisting with audit preparation or management reporting.
Personal Attributes
Reliable self-motivated and eager to learn.
Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
Team player with a positive attitude.
Professional and well-organised approach to work.
Please email your CV through to emailprotected wit ha photo salary expectation and availability
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
Vine Recruitment is the most trusted recruitment agency for permanent job placements in the Cape Town and the Boland. The team is based in Paarl, Western Cape.
