Systems Accountant (Stellenbosch)

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through a personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the role

In this role, you will assume responsibility for executing key accounting functions and providing an accurate financial status across all business systems. You will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data within Capitec’s banking system, driving operational excellence and financial integrity efficiently and promptly. Additionally, you will provide subject matter expertise, technical know-how, experience, oversight, and guidance for others within a portfolio, function, or department.

Key Performance Areas:

• Operational Oversight: Provide expertise, ensure standards, quality check work, mentor team, and assist with planning.
• Reconciliation: Prepare daily reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, automate processes, and share knowledge.
• Exception Handling: Investigate and resolve exceptions, document procedures, and train staff.
• Journals: Prepare, post, and review journal entries daily, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Settlement of 3rd Parties: Handle third-party transactions, ensure daily settlements, and prepare payment requisitions.
• Financial Reporting: Update registers, complete month-end tasks, ensure compliance, and support audits.
• Analytics: Complete ad hoc analytics or tasks as assigned within agreed timelines.

Our ideal candidate has

• 3+ years reconciliation experience
• A relevant qualification in Accounting - Financial Accounting or Finance
• SAIPA Certificate
• Articles

Knowledge of:

• Management of Accounts.
• Computerised accounting systems and principles (SAP).
• Financial Analysis and Interpretation.

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best financial services group in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: