SAIPA Accountant

Salary: R35,000 CTC per month
Location: Pretoria
Employment Type: Full-time

We are looking for a SAIPA Accountant to join a dynamic financial services environment in Pretoria. The successful candidate will have recently completed their SAIPA articles or close to completion, and will work closely with the Senior Accountant, assisting with the day-to-day accounting and financial functions of the business.

The company operates within the private credit and asset management sector
, providing funding solutions to established mid-market businesses and infrastructure projects, while connecting institutional investors with investment opportunities.

• Assist the Senior Accountant with day-to-day accounting functions

• Prepare and process accounting entries and journals

• Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting

• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations

• Assist with accounts payable and receivable

• Assist with cash flow monitoring and reporting

• Prepare supporting schedules for month-end and year-end reporting

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting

• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation

• Assist with audit and statutory requirements

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders where required

• Provide general accounting and financial support to the Senior Accountant

• SAIPA articles completed or close to completion

• Studying towards or recently completed the relevant BCom Accounting / Accounting degree or equivalent

• Newly qualified or recently completed articles

• Strong accounting fundamentals

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

• Good organisational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently while also supporting a senior team member

• Strong communication skills

• Professional and willing to learn

This role would suit a recently qualified SAIPA professional who is looking to develop their accounting career in a professional financial services environment
, gain practical commercial exposure and grow under the guidance of an experienced Senior Accountant.