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Finance & business

accountant jobs in south africa

Looking for accountant jobs in South Africa? Join the Talentix community once: our team matches you with companies hiring accountants in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and across the diaspora.

10 questions, about 2 minutes. No job board to scroll: we come to you.

Finance & business in South Africa

Banks, insurers, asset managers, audit firms and corporate finance teams hire chartered accountants, actuaries, risk analysts and financial planners. Local professional qualifications carry real weight, and Johannesburg is the core market.

The role

As an accountant, you keep the books of a company or organisation accurate and up to date. You record transactions, reconcile bank statements, prepare tax and social declarations and produce monthly and annual financial statements. You work with managers, auditors and tax authorities.

Skills employers ask for

  • SYSCOHADA
  • IFRS
  • Sage or QuickBooks
  • Advanced Excel
  • Tax returns
  • Bank reconciliation

Who is hiring

Accounting firms, banks, microfinance institutions, manufacturers, NGOs, hotels and small businesses all need accountants. Most roles are on-site, while bookkeeping for diaspora businesses and small companies is often done remotely.

Main business cities
Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Working languages
English
Currency
ZAR

how it works.

  1. 1

    Answer 10 questions

    One question at a time, about 2 minutes. No cover letter, no job board to scroll.

  2. 2

    Upload your CV in the app

    Download the Talentix app and upload one general CV. That is all we need.

  3. 3

    We find the right role for you

    Our team matches you with companies that are hiring, and you follow every step in the app.

For companies

hiring accountants in South Africa?

You answer a few questions, and we match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

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