Accountant

Accountant – Lemon **Company:**  Lemon / Nettleton House BV **Location:**  Cape Town, South Africa **Employment Type:**  Full\-time **Qualification:**  Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field About the Role Lemon is an international luxury furniture and lighting design brand, headquartered in the Netherlands. We are looking for a qualified, hands\-on Accountant to join our finance team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day\-to\-day accounting and financial administration of Lemon, including accounts receivable and payable, VAT administration, reconciliations, payment processing and financial reporting. An important part of the role will involve monitoring costs and profitability across individual customer orders and projects. We are looking for someone who is comfortable managing daily accounting activities independently while providing accurate and reliable financial information to management. Key Responsibilities **Accounts Receivable and Payable** * Manage aged receivables, customer statements and overdue payment follow\-ups. * Manage aged payables, supplier invoices and account reconciliations. * Prepare, load and process supplier payments in accordance with company approval procedures. * Ensure accurate allocation of customer receipts and supplier payments. * Investigate and resolve customer and supplier account discrepancies. * Prepare regular debtors and creditors reports. **Accounting and Reconciliations** * Perform bank, customer, supplier and general ledger reconciliations. * Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation. * Prepare month\-end journals and assist with monthly financial closing. * Review financial transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies. * Ensure financial information is accurately recorded and maintained. **VAT and Tax Administration** * Ensure accurate VAT coding and recording of transactions. * Prepare VAT reconciliations and supporting schedules. * Assist with VAT return preparation and liaise with external tax advisers. * Maintain appropriate documentation for domestic and international transactions. **Job Costing and Profitability** * Monitor and reconcile costs associated with individual customer orders and projects. * Compare actual production, supplier and freight costs against expected costs. * Prepare order\-level gross profit and profitability reports. * Identify cost discrepancies and highlight material margin variances. * Work with sales and operations teams to ensure accurate allocation of costs. **Financial Reporting** * Assist with monthly management accounts and profit and loss reporting. * Prepare regular debtors, creditors, expense and cost reports. * Analyse expenses and highlight significant variances. * Support cash flow reporting and financial planning. * Prepare financial schedules and supporting information for management and external financial consultants. **Systems and General Administration** * Maintain accurate accounting information in Odoo and related systems. * Assist with reconciliations between Shopify, Odoo and other platforms. * Support improvements to accounting processes and financial controls. * Maintain organised financial records and documentation. * Handle general finance administration and related queries. - Qualifications and Experience **Essential Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. * Minimum 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience. * Strong understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger accounting. * Practical experience with VAT, reconciliations and monthly financial reporting. * Experience with payment processing and supplier account management. * Ability to analyse costs and prepare profitability reports. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. * Strong written and verbal English communication skills. **Advantageous** * Experience with Odoo ERP, Xero and Shopify. * Experience with international transactions and multiple currencies. * Background in manufacturing, furniture, wholesale or product\-based businesses. * Experience with job costing and gross profit analysis. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is organised, analytical and detail\-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem\-solving. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, taking ownership of responsibilities and meeting deadlines. Reporting Structure The position will report to management and work closely with an external financial management consultant, as well as Lemon's sales and operations teams. The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate day\-to\-day accounting records and preparing reliable financial information to support monthly reporting and financial oversight. * This is a  **hands\-on accounting position** , combining daily transaction processing and financial administration with cost analysis and reporting within an international business.