Audit and Accounting Consultant
Fish Hoek
3 days ago
Salary: Market related
Our client is looking for an Audit and
accounting Consultant to join their team. The ideal candidate
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Accounting Clerk
Sasolburg, Free State
6 days ago
Salary: Market related
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an
accounting Clerk to join our client''s dynamic team in Sasolberg.
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Accounting Administrator
Sasolburg, Free State
6 days ago
Salary: Market related
Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join our client''s dynamic team in Sasolberg.
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Accounting Manager
Paarl
11 days ago
Salary: 300 000 Annually
Our client runs an
accounting firm situated in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. They are presently in search of an
accounting Manager. We are looking for candidates who have either stayed at a firm or have one to two years of industry experience. A significant part of the role will include overseeing a team, as you will be responsible for managing article clerks. Please note that only applicants...
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Accounting Manager
Paarl
11 days ago
Salary: 300 000 Annually
Our client runs an
accounting firm situated in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. They are presently in search of an
accounting Manager. We are looking for candidates who have either stayed at a firm or have one to two years of industry experience. A significant part of the role will include overseeing a team, as you will be responsible for managing article clerks. Please note that only applicants...
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Accounting Intern
Centurion
11 days ago
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.About the YES InitiativeThe President launched the initiative in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labor department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities...
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Accounting Training Consultant
Somerset West Business Park
11 days ago
Salary: R18k - 21k per month
To train clients on an
accounting software
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Take on / Accounting Migration Consultant
Somerset West
11 days ago
Salary: R15k - 23k per month
Looking for junior
accounting/ graduates to
accounting Migration to Assist customers with migrations
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Accounting Software Technical Support - MATERNITY PLACEMENT
Capetown
12 days ago
Salary: Monthly
Job DescriptionWe are looking for customer-focused and results-orientated individuals, with sound problem-solving and interpersonal skills, to deliver exceptional service to customers across multiple channels.
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Accounting and Finance Specialist
Pretoria
13 days ago
We are recruiting for an
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The complete guide to accounting jobs in South Africa
What does an accounting job in South Africa entail?
Accountants work with tax filings, verify the correctness of financial data, and compile financial reports for their clients. They keep tabs on a company's earnings and expenditures and make sure their clients comply with tax legislation.
We’ve compiled the ultimate guide to accounting jobs in South Africa.
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What career opportunities are there for people searching for or working in accounting jobs?
Finance managers, tax accountants, and treasury accountants are some of the positions in South Africa's accounting and finance industry that are in the highest demand.
How to get an accounting job
After finishing your accounting degree, you'll need to decide what you want to specialise in. Public accounting and business accounting are the two most common subfields in the field. Additional types of accounting include auditing, tax accounting, accounting for the environment, and management accounting.
How to become an accountant
You can start the process of becoming qualified by enrolling in a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance, or an equivalent diploma programme at any recognised educational establishment. Prerequisites for diploma and degree programmes include a National Senior Certificate.
To become a registered Professional Accountant (SA), you must either receive a degree or diploma from a school recognised by the South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA), complete a three-year learnership at an institution recognised by SAIPA, or have six years of experience in the field. In order to prove that you can successfully combine your academic and professional skills, you will also need to take the SAIPA Professional Evaluations examination.
Pros and cons of being an accountant
- An accounting degree will lead you in a very predictable direction professionally.
- A career in accounting is not going away. Having an accountant on staff or contracting with an outside accounting company is a need for nearly every enterprise.
- The income potential of an accountant is high, and it can increase further with managerial experience.
- To be successful in your work, you'll require continuous education to keep up with developments like in legislation.
- The routine tasks can be tedious for some people but fascinating for others.
- It's stressful to manage a company's finances.
Frequently asked questions
Is accounting a good career?
Yes. Accountants play a crucial part in every organisation, making this a perfect career for anyone seeking a prominent role. Accountants receive high salaries, therefore this is a good industry for anyone wishing to earn more.
Are accountants in demand?
The South African Department of Home Affairs listed chartered accountancy as a scarce skill in February 2021. This suggests there's a strong demand for this expertise but not enough qualified people.
How much does an accountant earn?
In South Africa, an accountant can expect to earn a median pay of R 370 400 annually, or R 190 per hour. Wages for entry-level positions begin at R 246 306 annually, with salaries for more seasoned workers reaching as high as R 5 400 000.