Job Description

Financial Accountant
2025-02-11 - 2025-04-30
Permanent
CPT001798
Financial
Western Cape, Cape Town
Our client is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Financial Accountant to become part of their dynamic team!
Reporting to the Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a crucial role in delivering accurate financial reports for their operating entities and ensuring the timely management of statutory and tax obligations.
What Youll Be Doing:

• Oversee and review bank reconciliations prepared by the bookkeepers.
• Ensure all transactions in the general ledger are valid, accurate, and complete.
• Prepare monthly financial packs, including balance sheet reconciliations, within deadlines.
• Prepare accurate journals and monthly reconciliations with third-party partners.
• Assist with tax submissions and year-end audits, including drafting statutory financial statements.
• Contribute to finance improvement projects and system implementations.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve commercial issues and improve processes.

Key Requirements:

• Accounting degree (Essential)
• Studying towards CA (SA), CIMA, or SAIPA qualification (Preferred)
• 2-3 years experience in a financial environment or completed articles (Essential)
• Experience with multi-national groups, ideally across Africa and/or the UK (Preferred)
• Familiarity with finance business systems (ERP platforms like Netsuite)
• Experience in preparing VAT and corporate tax returns (Preferred)
• Ability to work under pressure with advanced time management and organizational skills (Essential)
• Proficient in MS Office (Essential)

What Were Looking For:

• A hands-on self-starter with a "get it done" attitude, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to link your role to profitability and shareholder value.
• An innovative problem-solver who actively looks for process efficiencies.
• Passion for working in a multi-cultural organization committed to excellence, inclusion, and community development.
• A desire to contribute to business success while growing your own career.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*