Accountant

Acumen Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen Group in Cape Town seeks an experienced Accountant to join its finance team in the Green Point area. The role is hands-on, commercially minded and offers ownership of the accounting function.

You will manage day-to-day accounting, produce monthly management accounts, perform reconciliations, oversee GL/AR/AP, and assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management while driving AI and automation within finance.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting/finance degree required.
• Completion of SAIPA or CIMA articles is essential.
• 2–4 years post-articles experience required.
• Experience from practice or commerce acceptable with relevant accounting exposure.
• Experience in logistics, manufacturing or FMCG is advantageous.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting background.
• Experience with AI, automation or finance process improvement is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain schedules.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support year-end audits.
• Maintain internal controls, policies and procedures; seek automation opportunities.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow management

Process improvement

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

SAIPA or CIMA articles

Job description

Location: Greenpoint, Cape Town

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

Our client is hiring an experienced Accountant to join their dynamic, growing finance team in the Green Point area, Cape Town.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded Accountant who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounting and ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Manage and review general ledger transactions.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Monitor actual expenditure against budgets and investigate variances.
• Assist with project and cost accounting.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for management.
• Assist with VAT, tax and other statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with year-end audits.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes.
• Support the implementation of AI and automation tools within the finance function.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Relevant Accounting or Finance degree.
• Completed SAIPA or CIMA articles is essential.
• 2–4 years’ post-articles experience.
• Candidates may come from practice or commerce, provided they have the relevant accounting experience.
• Experience within logistics, manufacturing or FMCG is highly advantageous.
• Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Experience with AI, automation or finance process improvement would be advantageous.