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Assistant Accountant (JB5356)
Southern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape · Accounting/FinanceAssistant Accountant (JB5356)
Newlands, Cape Town (Office-Based)
R28 000 - R32 000 CTC per month
Permanent
Join a niche property finance company where your accounting precision and process-driven mindset will be valued.
You’ll support the Accountant across the full accounting function while engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
Completed finance/ accounting related tertiary qualification (Degree preferred)
3 or more years of relevant accounting experience
Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel
Experience using Pastel
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to clearly communicate with various internal and external stakeholders
Experience in property-related finance/ investments industries will be advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the full accounting function for multiple entities to trial balance
Process monthly journals and daily cashbook entries in Pastel
Maintain general ledger accuracy
Prepare journals, accruals, and closing adjustments
Assist with month-end and year-end processes
Manage inter-company transactions
Reconcile monthly balance sheets and maintain schedules
Perform daily cash management and reconciliations
Handle the full debtors and creditors function
Assist with audits and independent reviews
Work with credit team on loan tracking and deal queries
Liaise with attorneys, banks, municipalities, and vendors
Support VAT, Tax, and compliance functions (CIPC, FICA, NHBRC)
Maintain fixed asset register
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Newlands, Cape Town (Office-Based)
R28 000 - R32 000 CTC per month
Permanent
Join a niche property finance company where your accounting precision and process-driven mindset will be valued.
You’ll support the Accountant across the full accounting function while engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements:
Completed finance/ accounting related tertiary qualification (Degree preferred)
3 or more years of relevant accounting experience
Strong MS Office skills with advanced Excel
Experience using Pastel
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to clearly communicate with various internal and external stakeholders
Experience in property-related finance/ investments industries will be advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the full accounting function for multiple entities to trial balance
Process monthly journals and daily cashbook entries in Pastel
Maintain general ledger accuracy
Prepare journals, accruals, and closing adjustments
Assist with month-end and year-end processes
Manage inter-company transactions
Reconcile monthly balance sheets and maintain schedules
Perform daily cash management and reconciliations
Handle the full debtors and creditors function
Assist with audits and independent reviews
Work with credit team on loan tracking and deal queries
Liaise with attorneys, banks, municipalities, and vendors
Support VAT, Tax, and compliance functions (CIPC, FICA, NHBRC)
Maintain fixed asset register
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.