Accountant – Astra Centre

Full-time, Work

Cape Town, Gardens

Posted 2 days ago

Astra is a Jewish community-based organisation dedicated to the empowerment and inclusion of individuals with disabilities through employment, skills development, and support services. With several successful social enterprises including Coffee Time and Giftime, Astra creates meaningful work opportunities in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

The Centre is looking for a hands‑on Accountant who can take charge of the full accounting function. If you’re an experienced finance professional (not necessarily a CA) who enjoys variety and autonomy, and you’re excited to implement systems and contribute to a meaningful cause, this could be the role for you.

• Manage the accounting function for five entities using Xero
• Process monthly journals, reconciliations, and inter‑entity loan balances
• Oversee financial reporting: monthly management accounts and audit preparation
• Manage VAT, payroll, statutory returns, and investment accounts
• Maintain accurate records and implement robust systems
• Reconcile and support POS processes for Coffeetime and Giftime
• Liaise with suppliers and resolve customer account queries
• Participate in budgeting, cash flow management, and year‑end procedures

• Work experience and industry exposure
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 3–5 years in a similar accounting or finance role
• Proficient in Xero and Excel
• Experience with POS systems (advantageous)
• Exposure to multi‑entity accounting and/or NGO environments preferred
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional phone and email manner
• Able to liaise effectively with suppliers, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Comfortable addressing queries and following up on debtors and accounts
• Excellent Administration and Organisational Skills
• Highly organised, meticulous and systems‑oriented
• Ability to maintain accurate records and financial documentation
• Confident preparing reports, reconciliations, and handling audits
• Able to manage tasks across multiple entities and deadlines
• General
• Able to work independently and take initiative
• Flexible, self‑driven, and committed to ethical financial practices
• Familiar with cloud‑based systems such as Google Drive
• Available to work on‑site in Gardens, Cape Town
• Comfortable engaging with Astra’s mission and community values

Interested?
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Closing date for applications: 2 March 2026

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of submitting your application, kindly consider your application to have been unsuccessful

• Job Category:
  Community & Social Welfare
• Location:
  
  Gardens, Cape Town
• Reporting to:
  Director and Treasurer
• Nature of contract:
  Permanent, full‑time
• Hours of work:
  Monday to Thursday - 8.50am to 3.30pm, Friday - 8.50am to 3pm
• Salary range:
  Commensurate with skill and experience
• Closing date for applications: 2 March 2026