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.