JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT - R 35k pm - DURBANVILLE, CPT

About the Company

An established, privately owned group with diverse business interests across Southern Africa is looking for a hands-on Junior Accountant to join its Cape Town finance team. The company is led by a highly experienced CFO who values structure, learning, and mentorship. The environment suits someone who wants to grow beyond accounting practice into a commercial, group-level role where attention to detail and initiative are noticed.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for a young professional who has recently completed articles (SAIPA, SAICA, or CIMA) and wants to gain exposure to full-function accounting, group reporting, and management support. You’ll work closely with the CFO, assisting with daily accounting, reconciliations, and management reports while learning how a finance function operates within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial group.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture and reconcile daily transactions across multiple entities.
  
• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close.
  
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
  
• Support management accounts preparation and variance analysis.
  
• Assist with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions.
  
• Process supplier invoices, payments, and customer receipts.
  
• Help prepare audit schedules and liaise with external auditors.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation and filing systems.
  
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and administrative support to the CFO.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Completed or nearly completed SAIPA  / CIMA accounting articles.
  
• BCom in Accounting, Finance, or similar qualification.
  
• 1–3 years’ solid experience in accounting or audit environment.
  
• Strong Excel and accounting system skills (Sage, Xero, or Pastel advantageous).
  
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability.
  
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn in a professional yet entrepreneurial setup.
  

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, curious, and eager to take ownership of tasks.
  
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
  
• Comfortable working with confidential information.
  
• Enjoys a small, focused team culture.
  

Benefits

• Direct mentorship from the CFO – learn commercial finance, management reporting, and group-level consolidation firsthand.
  
• Career growth opportunity – exposure to multiple entities and industries within the group.
  
• Supportive work environment – small, professional team where your contribution is noticed and valued.
  
• Exposure to full accounting cycle – from processing and reconciliations to management reporting and audits.
  
• Learning & development – ongoing guidance to help transition from practice to commerce.