Accountant Ca(Sa) - Stellenbosch

DO MORE Placements; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial company in Stellenbosch is seeking a qualified Accountant CA(SA) to contribute to key financial processes and reporting across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate should have a strong analytical background, attention to detail, and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This role offers competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth within a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Hands-on exposure to international operations

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years post articles Financial Accounting experience.
• Experience in international taxation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit income tax calculations.
• Conduct tax compliance reviews.
• Perform bank reconciliations and payroll reconciliations.
• Support monthly VAT submissions and intercompany accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Registered CA(SA)

Taxation-related certification

Job description

Job Description

ACCOUNTANT CA(SA) - STELLENBOSCH, CPT

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

We’re 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.
• Coordinate internal control and risk management processes.
• Plan and manage external audit preparation to achieve clean audit results.
• Analyse and account 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.

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 – clear opportunities to advance within a growing finance team in one of Africa’s largest quick‑service brands.