Accountant / Finance Controller

JenRecruitment PTY Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in Cape Town seeks an experienced Accountant / Finance Controller to manage local compliance, reporting, and financial controls for their South African entity. This role will ensure that statutory and regulatory obligations are met while supporting local management with financial insights. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting and strong knowledge of South African financial regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial accounting, controlling, or auditing.
• Proficiency in financial systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit financial statements in compliance with South African regulations.
• Ensure tax, Companies Act, and CIPC compliance.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis on local operations.
• Manage internal financial controls.
• Assist with audit processes as required.
• Monitor cash flow and local treasury requirements.

Skills

Strong knowledge of South African financial regulations

Excellent problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Job description

We are looking for an Accountant / Finance Controller to support the financial operations of our South African entity. The focus of this role is on local compliance, reporting, and financial controls rather than strategic finance leadership. Many strategic and managerial finance functions are now managed by our international finance hub, and this role will ensure that local statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations are fully met.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit financial statements in compliance with South African regulations.
• Ensure tax, Companies Act, and CIPC compliance.
• Provide financial reporting and analysis on local operations to support the wider group.
• Manage internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Assist with audit processes as required by group instructions.
• Provide support to local management on financial matters (without direct budget ownership).
• Monitor cash flow and local treasury requirements (within guidelines set by HQ).
• Collaborate with the Group Finance team and Business Support Center to align reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial accounting, controlling, or auditing.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial regulations and tax requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems and software.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP an advantage).
• Prior experience in a compliance or financial control capacity.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

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