{"id":11950,"date":"2025-06-19T14:00:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T14:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/accountant-cape-town-cbd\/"},"modified":"2025-09-20T00:24:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T00:24:26","slug":"accountant-cape-town-cbd","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=11950","title":{"rendered":"Accountant (Cape Town CBD)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>\tDataOrbis is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Accountant to join our Finance team on a fixed-term contract.<br \/>\n\tThis hybrid role offers the flexibility of both in-office work in Cape Town or Johannesburg, with work-from-home options.<br \/>\n\tAs an Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate financial representation of DataOrbis companies.<br \/>\n\tWorking closely with the Group Financial Manager, you will be responsible for monthly financial duties, including processing journals, revenue reconciliations, and managing depreciation.<\/p>\n<p>Responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>\tPrepare and present accurate monthly management accounts.<br \/>\n\tContribute to quarterly budgeting and forecasting, collaborating with various departments to ensure accurate sales, revenue, billing, and cost management.<br \/>\n\tEnsure timely and accurate VAT calculations and submissions for South Africa and MENA regions.<br \/>\n\tManage annual audits, including preparation, engagement with auditors, and review of draft annual financial statements.<br \/>\n\tFulfill all income tax requirements and ensure tax compliance.<br \/>\n\tActively manage and forecast cash flow across all subsidiaries, highlighting and escalating potential shortfalls.<br \/>\n\tProvide oversight and guidance to the junior finance and administrative team.<br \/>\n\tEngage in project management initiatives related to financial processes and systems.<\/p>\n<p>Requirements<\/p>\n<p>Your skills and experience include\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tBCom or BBusSci post-graduate diploma\/Honors in Accounting is essential.<br \/>\n\tA professional qualification CA(SA)\/CIMA\/ACCA is preferable.<br \/>\n\tMinimum 3 \u2013 4 years\u2019 working experience within a financial role or a minimum of 3 years articles plus 1 year post articles experience.<br \/>\n\tIn-depth knowledge and understanding of IFRS principles and compliance.<br \/>\n\tAdvanced skills in MS Excel and proficiency in NetSuite\/SAGE\/MS Dynamics 365 ERPs would be a distinct advantage.<br \/>\n\tStrong analytical, problem-solving , and time management skills.<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.<br \/>\n\tAbility to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.<\/p>\n<p>Key personal attributes include \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tExcellent attention to detail<br \/>\n\tAbility to work under pressure<br \/>\n\tLogical and structured thought process\u00a0<br \/>\n\tStrong analytical and numerical skills<br \/>\n\tExcellent communication skills, both verbal and written<br \/>\n\tAbility to work accurately within reporting deadlines<br \/>\n\tTact, discretion, and respect for confidentiality<br \/>\n\tGood decision making with the ability to make sound independent judgements<br \/>\n\tPassionate and self-motivated with a sound values and belief system<br \/>\n\tStrong problem-solving skills<br \/>\n\tTakes ownership and remains accountable<\/p>\n<p>Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n<p>dataorbis.mcidirecthire.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"http:\/\/dataorbis.mcidirecthire.com","_company_name":"DataOrbis","_company_website":"http:\/\/N%20\/%20A","_company_tagline":"DataOrbis is a leading global data management and insights company. 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