Business Accountant - Johannesburg

Become part of a vibrant, quality-focused team that leverages trust and autonomy to deliver exceptional services to diverse, high-growth clients. Receive recognition for your committed, results-producing approach to problem-solving, and opportunities for learning to realise your own passion for personal growth. All while working with some of the country’s most exciting growing businesses - from local entertainers, gin distilleries and ice-cream parlours, to enterprises revolutionising traditional spaces like retail, property and advertising or treading on the cutting edge of fintech.

THE COMPANY

At Creative CFO (Pty) Ltd, we provide companies with the best financial tools and services to plan, structure, invest and grow. We believe that innovative solutions are an interconnected web of small problems solved brilliantly. By walking through all the financial processes for each company and solving problems along the way, we have developed a full-service solution that business owners really appreciate.

We are committed to solving the challenges that small business owners face. Accounting and tax is one part of this, but we also cover business process analysis, financial systems implementation and investment support. We unlock value by creating a platform through which business owners can manage and focus their creativity, energy and financial resources.

THE POSITION

As part of our financial team, you will join in on a quest to deliver compliance, efficiency and growth to some of the most exciting businesses in South Africa. Numbers and processes are a key part of an exciting bigger picture for you. You know that by using your accounting expertise and eye for detail to keep the numbers in check, you’ll give your clients peace of mind to focus on what they’re most passionate about. It’s a win-win and you’re excited to play for the team.

Responsibilities:

You'll be working with the best technology, an exciting high-growth client base and a premier team. As you do, you'll be:

• Preparing financial data (sales, bank statements, expenses) and providing bookkeeping support to clients
• Collating company documents and preparing SARS registration packs
• Assisting in a client's operational processes such as cash up sheets and stock counts
• Assisting in the compilation of tax returns to ensure compliance across payroll, vat, income tax
• Playing a supporting role to our accountants by assisting them with the preparation of management packs, quantitative and qualitative data analysis for improved management decision-making and statutory returns
• Assisting in the implementation of cloud-based financial systems for accounting, point of sale and inventory management
• Developing the internal accounting controls and processes to ensure accurate reporting
• Reconciling information on the world's number 1 cloud-based accounting software XERO
• Adding shareholder value

WHY APPLY

Become part of a small yet rapidly growing team and grab hold of the opportunity to:

• Work under leadership with a forward-thinking approach to work
• Receive intentional input and mentoring on your professional and personal development
• Be part of a close, vibrant office community that promotes creativity, wellness, and regular team-building events
• Join a team that recognises and celebrates individual contributions to team wins
• Get matched on your tuition spend and leave taken for ongoing education
• Enjoy a day’s paid leave on your birthday - it’s your day to celebrate you!

If you have not had any response in 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on file for any further suitable positions.