Permanent
Junior Chartered Accountant
LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment
Unknown, Western Cape
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About this role
Employer: LRHR (Pty) Ltd t/a Lotus HR and Recruitment
Our client, a well‑established and progressive supplier of production equipment and machinery, seeks to employ a Junior Chartered Accountant to join this professional and expanding finance team. This role offers broad exposure to group accounting, foreign subsidiaries, and multi‑currency operations within a fast‑paced international environment. Please note this role does require a candidate who has recently passed their SAICA board exams as a Chartered Accountant.
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION:
* You will hold a BCom or BAcc degree with SAICA accreditation and have a minimum of three years’ relevant postâarticles experience, demonstrating the ability to manage the full accounting function through to balance sheet level, including the Fixed Asset Register, for both local and foreign subsidiaries.
* You must have strong financial accounting, costing, and reporting experience, supported by advanced Excel skills used for reconciliations, analysis, budgeting, and management reporting.
* You will have solid expertise in preparing group financial statements, monitoring and reporting monthly management accounts for subsidiaries, and assisting with the compilation of the Group’s annual budget, as well as handling tax compliance, including VAT returns and annual VAT reconciliations, assist with provisional and annual income tax returns, and ensure compliance with the Income Tax Act and Companies Act.
* You will have working knowledge of dealing with South African Reserve Bank applications and exchange control queries, reviewing foreign creditors’ reconciliations, overseeing fleet management, and acting as a Compliance Officer to ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
* The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detailâoriented, and a strong problem solver, with the ability to prioritise, multitask, and work under pressure while consistently meeting strict deadlines.
* A proven track record of success in a fastâpaced environment is essential.
* You will have fluency in English, a valid driver’s licence, own reliable transport, and a clear criminal and credit record.
Please note that should you not be currently resident in the region and still wish to apply, the cost of travel for interviews and relocation will be for your own expense.
Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally; therefore, only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.