About the position
A young, dynamic and rapidly growing company operating within the energy sector is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its finance team based in Bellville, Cape Town. The organisation manages significant energy investments and works with several leading South African companies, delivering and managing high-impact, energy-efficient solutions. The role is responsible for the accurate processing, reconciliation, recording and reporting of financial information, while ensuring complete records of revenue, expenditure, assets and liabilities.
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract, commencing in November 2026 and running until April 2027. The position would suit a meticulous, hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Responsibilities:
Accounting & Reconciliations
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger entries.
- Complete daily cashbook and bank reconciliations.
- Perform credit card reconciliations.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
Debtors, Creditors & Payments
- Manage customer invoicing, statements and collections.
- Assist with the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices.
- Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs and intergroup transfers.
- Liaise with suppliers and clients to resolve account queries.
- Review and manage staff reimbursement claims.
- Liaise with the Project Office regarding purchase orders, sales orders and invoices.
Month-End & Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly management journals, including provisions, accruals and prepayments.
- Prepare monthly financial reports, including divisional profit and loss reports, for review.
- Manage intercompany loans, recharge invoices and reconciliations.
- Prepare VAT submissions for review.
- Maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
- Maintain IFRS 16 lease and loan amortisation schedules.
Audit & General Support
- Support the annual audit process and respond to audit queries and information requests.
- Assist with maintaining the accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial information.
- Support the wider Finance team and management with ad hoc financial requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent.
- 2-4 years post-study experience in a similar accounting role.
- Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA Articles will be advantageous.
- Experience within a project-driven organisation will be advantageous.
- Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
- NetSuite experience would be advantageous.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Comfortable working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Honest, reliable and professional, with an understanding of confidentiality.
- Collaborative team player who is willing to support the wider team.
- Clear credit and criminal record.
Desired Skills:
- Accounting
- SAIPA
- CIMA
- SAICA
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- IFRS 16
- Credit reconcilliations
- VAT submissions
- Divisional profit & loss
- Financial reports
- Fixed Assets Register
- Balance sheet reconcilliation
