SAIPA Accountant (Newly Qualified) at Green Marble Recruitment

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Accounting Degree.
• No post-article experience necessary.
• Newly qualified SAIPA Accountant.
• Articles must be signed off.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Our client in the insurance industry is seeking a newly qualified SAIPA Accountant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven accounting professional to grow their career within a structured financial environment.

NB: Only candidates who have completed SAIPA articles will be considered.
Minimum Requirements:

• Completed SAIPA Articles (Recently)
• Sage experience 
• Fully bilingual (English & Afrikaans)
• Proactive and independent personality
• Great communication skills

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly accounting functions, including journals, accruals, prepayments and general ledger reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform bank, premium, claims, commission and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process and reconcile insurance premiums, claims and broker commissions.
• Monitor accounts receivable, outstanding premiums and aged debtors.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and audit preparations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and other statutory returns.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, accounting standards and internal financial controls.
• Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies and reconciliation queries.
• Liaise with brokers, clients, auditors and internal stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Support financial analysis, reporting and process improvements within the finance function.