Accountant (Contract) Cape Town

Duties & Responsibilities

Our client in the academic field is seeking anAccountant to join their team on a contract position. You will provide a full spectrum of financial services to Principal Investigators and to assist the Assistant Research Management Accountants with all accounting functions related to the planning budgeting and reporting and on-going reporting control and maintenance of all funds.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• A tertiary level accounting qualification (BCom degree or other equivalent Accounting / Management Accounting / Costing qualification) OR if qualified by experience at least 6 years experience at the advertised level with the same / similar key performance areas.
• At least 3 years financial / management accounting experience in a large or medium size organisational environment;
• A broad knowledge and understanding of financial and management accounting principles and systems;
• Staff supervision and training experience
• Computer literacy (MS Word MS Excel and SAP R / 3 at medium to advanced level is essential);
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Available immediately

Interested and meet the above requirements then email your CV to

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Should you not receive communication from us within two weeks of submission then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. We will store your details on our database for any other suitable positions. Should you not wish us to keep your details for future opportunities please advise us in writing and your application will be deleted from our records.

Key Skills

Internal Audit,Accounting Tally,General Ledger Accounting,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,PMP,Financial Accounting,Financial Analysis,Payroll,Financial Recouncilation,Financial statement,Accounting and Finance,ACCA,CPA,Financial Reporting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1