Accountant

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and insightful analysis to support business performance.
Candidate Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and maintain accurate financial records in line with IFRS for SMEs / GAAP.
  • Manage month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations, VAT submissions, and journal entries.
  • Oversee multi-entity accounting structures and ensure compliance across entities.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analysis to inform business decisions.
  • Maintain and improve financial systems and processes, with strong use of Excel and Xero (or similar).
  • Communicate financial information clearly across all levels of the business.
  • Assist with audits and ad hoc financial projects as required.
Candidate Requirements:
  • SAIPA/SAICA qualified with 35 years experience in hospitality accounting.
  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, IFRS for SMEs / GAAP.
  • Proven ability in reconciliations, VAT management, and month-end processes.
  • Experience managing multi-entity structures is essential.
  • Strong Excel and Xero (or equivalent) skills.
  • Commercially minded, with the ability to analyse performance and support budgets.
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently.
  • Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively at all levels.
This is a live-out position.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1562862
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned