Accountant

17 hours ago

Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa CA Support Full time R40 000 - R60 000 per year

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  2. 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.

  2. 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.

  2. 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:

  • apply online at or
  • click on the "Apply" button


We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

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