SAIPA Graduate Accountant, Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth, South Africa | Posted on 05/14/2026

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented SAIPA GraduateAccountant to join our team at MC Design.The successful candidate willsupport the finance department with daily accounting functions,reconciliations, reporting, and project administration while gaining practicalexperience within a fast-paced engineering and contracting environment.

Banking&Cash Management

Process daily cashbook transactions on Zoho

Perform weekly bank reconciliations

Prepare cash flow forecast

Process and reconcile company debit and credit cards

Labour&Cost Processing

Import labour data into Zoho

Process VAST labour invoicing to clear wage accounts

Maintain and update labour-related records and reconciliations

Debtors&Project Administration

Prepare and send billing requests based on job books

Capture and process customer invoices

Send debtor follow-ups and customer statements

Create and maintain projects on Zoho, including budget and variation updates

Month-End Reporting&Reconciliations

Prepare monthly fuel and cell phone reports

Process fixed asset reconciliations, capitalization, and expensing

Assist with month-end reporting and account reconciliations

Other adhoc tasks, reports and responsibilities as and when required

Requirements

BCom Degree from a SAIPA accredited tertiary institution or equivalent

Basic accounting and reconciliation knowledge

Experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel

IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSON REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Effective verbal and written communication skills

High level of attention to detail and analytical and problem-solving abilities

High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour

Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks

Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team

Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and growth

Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure

Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary teams

Be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and people

Competitive remuneration and growth opportunities

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