Website The Key Recruitment Group
The Key Recruitment Group is a multi-disciplinary service company comprising recruitment and related service professionals who are driven by a common Purpose: "To help you find the right person for your specific needs” as well as having a genuine desire to help people make right choices concerning… read more their careers. The Key Recruitment Group is a multi-disciplinary service company comprising recruitment and related service professionals who are driven by a common Purpose: "To help you find the right person for your specific needs” as well as having a genuine desire to help people make right choices concerning their careers. We do not subscribe to the hackneyed expression – "our people are our most valuable assets"​ – simply because assets are bought and sold and exploited for gain. We believe emphatically that your people are the very essence of your business and an accurate reflection of the character and substance thereof . Therefore we believe that the importance of incorporating high quality recruitment and selection processes in your employment practice cannot be understated. Unit 202 Howard Terraces Corner Howard & Forest Drives Pinelands Cape Town 7450
Job Description
One of our clients, who’s in the beauty industry, are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join their Finance team at our Head Office in Epping 2, Cape Town.
This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys working with numbers and processes. You will be responsible for managing payments, the daily update and reconciliation of the cashbook, bookkeeping, reconciliations, VAT, and ensuring accurate financial records that support our Finance Department and broader business operations.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, process, and capture daily payments while maintaining accurate cashbook records and ensuring correct general ledger allocations.
Manage documentation for foreign payments, ensure compliance with SARB requirements, and reconcile foreign creditors.
Process month-end journals, reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare monthly reports, and assist with management accounts.
Prepare VAT returns, submit payments, and ensure compliance with SARS requirements.
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, prepare year-end audit files, and support internal and external auditors.
Assist with asset registers, financial reporting, statutory submissions, and other finance-related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements
Diploma or B.Com degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping or accounts role, preferably within distribution or retail.
Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles, VAT submissions, and reconciliations.
Proficiency in financial reporting software, accounting systems, and SAP or a related ERP system.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
Excellent analytical and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
Own reliable transport.
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