ACCOUNTANT (RETAIL) - R35k pm - Southern Suburbs, Cpt

ACCOUNTANT (RETAIL) - R35k pm - Southern Suburbs, Cpt

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 08/25/2026

ACCOUNTANT (RETAIL) Southern Suburbs, Cape Town | R35,000 per month

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Compile accurate monthly management reports.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring all additions, disposals and adjustments are recorded correctly.

Debtors Management

• Manage the full debtors function from end to end.
• Process and allocate customer receipts accurately.
• Reconcile debtor accounts and resolve outstanding queries.
• Follow up on overdue accounts and monitor outstanding balances.

Audit Support

• Assist with the preparation, coordination and successful completion of the annual audit.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation as required by the auditors.

Tax and Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT, Income Tax and Ad Valorem tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and submission deadlines.
• Assist with tax planning and related finance initiatives.

Finance Support to HR

• Partner with the HR department on finance-related matters.
• Assist with leave administration and reconciliations.
• Calculate employee incentives and commissions accurately.
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a large, well-established company with a strong presence in the retail sector.
• Gain exposure to a diverse accounting function within a busy, commercially focused environment.
• Take ownership of key financial areas while working closely with multiple departments.
• Develop valuable experience within a recognised and stable organisation.
• Work in a role that combines technical accounting, compliance and business partnering responsibilities.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Relevant accounting qualification, such as a BCom Accounting degree or equivalent.
• Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles would be advantageous.
• Approximately 4+ years’ experience in a similar accounting position, preferably within a retail, importing, wholesale or distribution environment.
• Sound knowledge of VAT, Income Tax and Ad Valorem tax requirements.
• Strong experience in balance sheet reconciliations and debtors management.
• Experience working with NetSuite or a similar accounting system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Able to work independently, prioritise competing deadlines and communicate effectively with stakeholders across different departments.
  

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a large, well-established company with a strong presence in the retail sector.
  
• Gain exposure to a diverse accounting function within a busy, commercially focused environment.
  
• Take ownership of key financial areas while working closely with multiple departments.
  
• Develop valuable experience within a recognised and stable organisation.
  
• Work in a role that combines technical accounting, compliance and business partnering responsibilities.
  

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