Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency is seeking a qualified CA(SA) for an Accountant role in South Africa. This position involves leading financial reporting, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with tax legislation. Candidates should have 2+ years in a financial accounting role, ideally within the manufacturing sector, and demonstrate strong leadership capabilities. The role offers a flexible and collaborative work environment focused on meaningful public health contributions.

Benefits

Meaningful work contributing to public health

Flexible, supportive team environment

Exposure to high-impact projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a financial accounting role.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry or high fixed asset environments.
• Completed articles as CA(SA) with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial reporting, board reports, and variance analysis.
• Oversee month-end close processes and compliance.
• Prepare group financial statements and manage audit processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Cash flow management

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A great client of ours that is known for a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaborative purpose is looking to employ a CA(SA) that shows strong leadership abilities in an Accountant role. It is a great environment that is dynamic, flexible, and collaborative offering a opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led organisation.

What you will be doing:

• Lead monthly financial reporting, board reports, and variance analysis
• Oversee month-end close processes, including journal reviews and intercompany transactions
• Manage cash flow reporting, short- and long-term forecasting
• Ensure compliance with tax legislation and file statutory returns
• Prepare group financial statements and liaise with external auditors
• Guide policy updates and ensure correct application of accounting standards
• Manage audit processes and internal controls
• Support treasury functions, funding compliance, and SARS engagements
• Coach junior team members and assist with financial statement preparation

What we are looking for:

• CA(SA), with completed articles, leadership potential or experience
• 2+ years’ experience in a financial accounting role
• Manufacturing industry experience or exposure to high fixed asset/project environments
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Meaningful work contributing to public health
• Flexible, supportive team environment
• Exposure to high-impact projects and senior leadership
• Involvement in major funding and reporting initiatives

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