ACCOUNTANT CA(SA) STELLENBOSCH

DO MORE Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive firm in South Africa seeks a qualified Accountant CA(SA) in Cape Town to join their dynamic team. The role involves preparing tax submissions, conducting compliance reviews, and maintaining financial records across multiple jurisdictions. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience, proficiency in Excel, and a keen interest in tax and finance processes. This position offers a competitive remuneration package and opportunities for career advancement within a vibrant culture.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Desirable working location of Stellenbosch

Hands-on exposure to international operations

Career progression opportunities

Vibrant energetic culture

Qualifications

• Registered CA(SA) with 1–2 years post-articles Financial Accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel at an intermediate level.
• Background in Cost Accounting or Tax Accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit income tax calculations and returns for several countries.
• Conduct tax compliance reviews and assist with related investigations.
• Reconcile tax accounts with statements issued by revenue authorities.
• Support preparation of transfer pricing policy with related research.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and maintain the fixed asset register.

Skills

Internal Audit

General Ledger Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Financial Accounting

Payroll

Education

CA(SA)

Job description

ACCOUNTANT CA(SA) – STELLENBOSCH CPT

This is your chance to join a high-energy fast-moving company thats redefining value across the continent. With a footprint spanning multiple countries this business is all about growth for its people and its customers.

Were looking for a qualified CA(SA) who’s analytical detail-driven and eager to deepen their expertise in tax and reporting within a dynamic multinational environment. You’ll work alongside a supportive finance team that values initiative, accuracy and continuous improvement contributing to key financial processes and strategic decision-making across multiple jurisdictions.

If you’re someone who thrives in a vibrant performance-oriented culture and enjoys turning numbers into actionable insights this role offers an exciting opportunity to do exactly that.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and submit income tax calculations and returns for several countries including provisional tax.
• Conduct tax compliance reviews and assist with any related investigations.
• Reconcile tax accounts with statements issued by revenue authorities.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the transfer pricing policy including related research.
• Handle withholding tax submissions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations comparing payroll records to the general ledger and posting corrections where required (including Balance Sheet and Income Statement reconciliations).
• Maintain the fixed asset register: create new assets, reconcile the register to the general ledger monthly and process depreciation runs.
• Complete bank reconciliations for salary and supplier accounts, investigate reconciling items and process adjustments as necessary.
• Assist with monthly VAT submissions and perform VAT reasonability checks.
• Manage intercompany accounts: confirm balances, ensure intercompany transfers are processed across entities and record any realised or unrealised foreign exchange adjustments.
• Support monthly stock valuation processes and adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.
• Contribute to Cost of Sales calculations to ensure precise reporting on Gross Profit margins per store and entity.
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the Financial Manager and collaborate closely as needed.
• Prepare accurate detailed monthly cash flow statements on time.
• Analyse and report key variances between actual results and budget to identify monthly shortfalls or surpluses.
• Recommend cost‑saving measures and operational improvements to support financial performance.
• Oversee banking activities to ensure adherence to company procedures and flag any irregularities.
• Deliver timely and accurate weekly and monthly financial and analytical reports to management.
• Ensure prompt authorisation and processing of financial contracts.
• Prepare management pack reports including analytical reviews and back‑testing of store viability studies.
• Present recommendations based on analysis to support informed management decisions.
• Conduct and update store viability studies to ensure timely implementation of findings.
• Provide post‑implementation back‑testing and feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance by overseeing the internal financial control environment, ensuring ongoing tax compliance and monitoring tax penalties, maintaining adherence to IFRS/GAAP reporting standards, coordinating internal control and risk management processes, planning and managing external audit preparation to achieve clean audit results, analysing and accounting for foreign exchange movements related to supplier payments.
• Undertake additional tasks or projects as assigned by the Line Manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• Registered CA(SA) with 1–2 years post‑articles Financial Accounting experience.
• Proficient in Excel at an intermediate level.
• Additional qualifications or practical experience in international taxation would be an advantage.
• Background in Cost Accounting or Tax Accounting is preferred.
• Possession of a taxation‑related certification would be beneficial.
• CA(SA) with 1–2 years experience.

BENEFITS

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Desirable working location of Stellenbosch.
• Hands‑on exposure to international operations work across multiple countries and tax jurisdictions gaining rare experience early in your career.
• Room to grow; learn directly from an experienced Financial Manager and leadership team that believes in developing its people.
• Vibrant energetic culture, a young passionate team where ideas are valued and hard work gets noticed.
• Career progression with clear opportunities to advance within a growing finance team in one of Africa’s largest quick‑service brands.

KEY SKILLS

• Internal Audit
• Accounting Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Reconciliation
• Financial Statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1