Accountant
Communicate Recruitment Stellenbosch
Accounting & Financial Operations
Full accounting function within a high-volume hardware retail environment
Daily reconciliation of sales, including cash, card, and online transactions
Preparation of monthly management accounts (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
General ledger management and journal processing
Accurate tracking and reconciliation of inventory between POS and accounting systems
Oversight of monthly and ad hoc stock counts
Capturing and processing supplier invoices
Reconciling supplier statements
Managing customer accounts, including trade and contractor credit accounts
Preparation and submission of VAT201 returns via SARS eFiling
Working closely with POS and ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Pastel, SAP)
Experience with accounting software (Sage / Pastel essential)
Retail, distribution, or manufacturing accounting experience highly advantageous
Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
B. Com Accounting or equivalent Finance/Accounting qualification
Full accounting function within a high-volume hardware retail environment
Daily reconciliation of sales, including cash, card, and online transactions
Preparation of monthly management accounts (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
General ledger management and journal processing
Maintenance of fixed asset register
Inventory & Stock ManagementAccurate tracking and reconciliation of inventory between POS and accounting systems
Oversight of monthly and ad hoc stock counts
Analysis of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and inventory variances, including shrinkage and wastage
Accounts Payable (Creditors)Capturing and processing supplier invoices
Reconciling supplier statements
Ensuring accurate and timeous payments
Accounts Receivable (Debtors)Managing customer accounts, including trade and contractor credit accounts
Monitoring collections and resolving account queries
Tax & CompliancePreparation and submission of VAT201 returns via SARS eFiling
Assistance with PAYE, UIF, and SDL where required
Systems & ReportingWorking closely with POS and ERP systems (e.g. Sage, Pastel, SAP)
Providing financial insights to support operational and management decision-making
Skills & Experience: Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Advanced Microsoft Excel skillsExperience with accounting software (Sage / Pastel essential)
Retail, distribution, or manufacturing accounting experience highly advantageous
Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
Confident communicator and effective team player
Qualifications:B. Com Accounting or equivalent Finance/Accounting qualification
Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant accounting experience (retail environment preferred)
How to Apply
Contact Kayla Reddy
Communicate RecruitmentStellenbosch
VAT accounts
Complete EMP201 submissions and payrollârelated statutory returns
Prepare quarterly Stats SA financial questionnaires
Conduct stock takes and ensure accurate stock management on the system
Manage stock transfers between locations...
Communicate RecruitmentStellenbosch
Job Description:
Inventory & Stock Management: Precise tracking and reconciliation of stock between the Point-of-Sale (POS) system and the accounting system, including overseeing monthly stock counts
Accounts Payable (Creditors): Capturing supplier...
Communicate RecruitmentStellenbosch
Track and reconcile stock accurately between the POS and accounting systems, including monthly stock counts
Capture supplier invoices, reconcile creditor statements, and ensure onâtime payments
Manage customer and credit accounts for contractors...