ACCOUNTANT

Recruiter:

West Coast Personnel

Job Ref:

CPT000198/LDL

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Location:

Durbanville, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you a young experienced accountant looking for a stable and challenging opportunity? We are recruiting for an Accountant to join a dynamic and vibrant company supplying the building industry. This role is based just outside Durbanville and offers an opportunity to work across five companies, each with its own set of books.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Stock reconciliation and journal entries
Assisting with stock takes
Ensuring invoices comply with SARS requirements
Processing month-end journals
Managing intercompany invoicing and calculations
Maintaining hire purchases and monthly allocations
Capturing new assets on hire purchase agreements
Managing a large Fixed Asset Register for four companies
Calculating depreciation and posting monthly journals
Processing opening balance journals after audits
Reconciling internal loan accounts
Rental invoicing and rent collection
Assisting the Financial Manager with yearly audits
Handling the full accounting function for four smaller entities

Requirements:

Matric + relevant degree in Accounting
Must have completed articles
At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
Fluent in Afrikaans & English (written and spoken)
Own reliable transport (essential)
Well-organized, adaptable, and able to work independently
Strong communication skills (email and telephone)
Willing to work overtime during month-end
A strong work ethic and sober habits

What We Offer:

Market-related salary
Provident fund membership
Annual shutdown in December (during the builders’ holiday)
Working hours:

Monday – Thursday: 07:00 – 17:00
Friday: 07:00 – 15:00

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