Business Accountant - Cape Town at Creative CFO

Position Summary:

As part of our financial team, you will join in on a quest to deliver compliance, efficiency and growth to some of the most exciting businesses in South Africa and the UK. Numbers and processes are a key part of an exciting bigger picture for you. You know that by using your accounting expertise and eye for detail to keep the numbers in check, you’ll give your clients peace of mind to focus on what they’re most passionate about. It’s a win-win and you’re excited to play for the team.

Responsibilities

You'll be working with the best technology, an exciting high-growth client base and a premier team. As you do, you'll be:

• Preparing financial data (sales, bank statements, expenses) and providing bookkeeping support to clients
• Collating company documents and preparing SARS registration packs
• Assisting in a client's operational processes such as cash up sheets and stock counts
• Assisting in the compilation of tax returns to ensure compliance across payroll, vat, income tax
• Playing a supporting role to our accountants by assisting them with the preparation of management packs, quantitative and qualitative data analysis for improved management decision-making and statutory returns
• Assisting in the implementation of cloud-based financial systems for accounting, point of sale and inventory management
• Developing the internal accounting controls and processes to ensure accurate reporting
• Reconciling information on the world's number 1 cloud-based accounting software XERO
• Adding shareholder value

Why Apply:

Become part of a small yet rapidly growing team and grab hold of the opportunity to:

• Work under leadership with a forward-thinking approach to work
• Receive intentional input and mentoring on your professional and personal development
• Be part of a close, vibrant office community that promotes creativity, wellness, and regular team-building events
• Join a team that recognises and celebrates individual contributions to team wins
• Get matched on your tuition spend and leave taken for ongoing education
• Enjoy a day’s paid leave on your birthday - it’s your day to celebrate you!
• Hybrid work set-up – currently 1x in-office day a month
• Work in great office space, if you prefer that
• Computer and related hardware provided
• Have flexible work hours
• Benefit from a Parental and Maternity Leave policy created for our team members