Accountant - Cape Town at Cape Union Mart

Job Description

Our Finance Team is looking for a dynamic and extremely capable candidate who has the ability to work both independently and with others. Furthermore, effective communication skills and relationship-building capabilities at all levels will be a great asset. 

Our ideal candidate will have the ability to align with the company vision, be self-motivated and actively involved in overseeing the end to end process in the applicable area of responsibility.  In addition, the successful candidate should have the high energy levels required for this fast-paced, exciting and dynamic retail environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compilation of audit file – resolving audit queries
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and ensure timely filing of these returns
• Preparation of Import Vat and WHT and tax schedules
• Maintain Fixed asset register
• Preparation of monthly management Accounts
• Ensure Inter- company transactions are correct and up to date
• Understand and prepare Annual Financial Statements
• Preparation of budgets
• Prepare cashflow forecasts
• Analysing trial balance account balances and movements with the goal of ensuring accuracy and completeness of the financial information.
• Answer ad-hoc queries in relation to your areas of responsibility.
• Preparing trial balances

Experience & Qualification

• A Finance related qualification
• Requires knowledge and experience applying IFRS.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as an accountant
• Strong numerical skills
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel (intermediate to advance)
• Excellent time management skills
• Good verbal & written communication skills
• Strong administration skills
• Previous exposure to an ERP system

Competencies Required

• Team collaborator & passionate
• Analytical
• Accurate & proactive
• Able to problem solve & self-manage
• Able to handle pressure well
• Willing to learn and develop