Accountant

**Company Description** The Human Edge is a specialist recruitment division of EHI Africa, focused on connecting organisations with skilled professionals across engineering, technical, operational and commercial functions. We work closely with employers to understand their hiring needs and identify candidates whose experience aligns with the realities of the working environment. For this opportunity, we are recruiting on behalf of a well\-established organisation based in  **Bellville, Cape Town** , operating within a busy and operationally focused environment. **Role Description** The  **Accountant**  role is a  **6\-month fixed\-term contract** , based  **on\-site in Bellville, Cape Town** , with a preferred start date of  **2 November** . The successful candidate will support the finance team during a key period for the business, including a major new system rollout taking place in early November. The role will involve managing core accounting responsibilities such as general ledger reconciliations, journals, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, month\-end and year\-end processes, management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. The Accountant will also support tax and statutory compliance, internal and external audits, financial controls and governance, while providing financial analysis and support to operational teams. **Salary:** R40,000–R50,000 per month, depending on experience. **Qualifications** * Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Accounting, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting or equivalent. * Minimum 3 years’ relevant accounting experience. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. * Experience working on ERP systems. * Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, reconciliations, reporting and compliance. * Experience with general ledger management, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations. * Experience supporting month\-end and year\-end financial close processes. * Exposure to management accounts, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. * Understanding of tax, statutory compliance and audit processes. * Strong analytical ability, attention to detail and numerical accuracy. * Ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced operational environment and manage multiple deadlines. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. Previous experience within a  **medium\-to\-large operational, industrial, manufacturing, mining or related environment**  would be advantageous. The organisation has indicated a preference for designated candidates in line with its employment equity objectives, however suitable candidates from other demographics will also be considered due to the short recruitment timeframe. There may be potential for the contract to be extended or become permanent, although this is not confirmed at this stage and will depend partly on the impact of the upcoming system rollout.