Accountant

Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Finance
Reference: CPT006293/CS

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Employer: Persona Staff

Financial Accountant – Northern Suburbs, Cape TownFinance | Accounting | ComplianceFull-time | On-siteOur client, based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, with a strong focus on Fixed Assets, Insurance, Stock, VAT, and month-end reporting across the group.The position requires a strong technical accounting foundation, excellent analytical ability, and the confidence to work closely with the Finance Manager, auditors, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements:

Matric
BCom Accounting degree or relevant qualification
3–5 years’ experience in a similar role
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong numerical and analytical ability

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and process depreciation
Manage insurance schedules, claims, and related journals
Capture and reconcile monthly stock journals
Perform bank account management and monthly bank reconciliations
Manage fleet card and credit card reconciliations
Assist with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and management accounts
Calculate commissions and process related journals
Prepare and submit monthly VAT returns and liaise with SARS
Support audits and provide assistance to the Finance Manager and finance team

To apply, please send your CV with your salary expectations to:
craig@personastaff.co.za

Persona Staff (Pty) Ltd is a POPIA-compliant recruitment agency.

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Vision
PERSONA’s vision is to allow our Clients to focus on their core activities, and let PERSONA manage the responsibility of staff recruitment; ensuring the perfect fit between candidate and client for the most efficient and effective workforce.
PERSONA is committed to delivering the best service to our clients and candidates.

We recruit in the following industries:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Engineering, Retail, Banking, Telecommunications, Information technology, Electronics, Logistics, Mechanical, Sales & Marketing, Office Support, Warehousing, Distribution and Supervision Staff

Services offered:
To our clients:-
Recruitment of permanent staff at all levels
In depth staff selection
Salary surveys
Advertising of available positions
Comprehensive interviewing
Screening of potential candidates according to client’s specifications
Reference checks (on possible candidate)
ITC checks (on possible candidate)
Criminal checks (on possible candidate)
More background checks on request.
Psychometric testing (additional services)
Preparing of Job descriptions
PERSONA commits to adhere to industry standards and policies.

To possible candidate and job seekers:-
Professional resume
Regular correspondence
Interviewing tips
Summary of client information
Assistance to find the perfect job