Accountant - Saldanha

Principalc Class Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A finance staffing agency is seeking a skilled Accountant for a role in Cape Town, South Africa. This position combines general accounting duties with payroll processing, focusing on financial and HR operations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, with at least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing finance. Proficiency in Sage Cloud Accounting and Excel is required. The role requires attention to detail and compliance with payroll legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of accounting experience; 1 year in payroll.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial finance preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly financial closings and budgeting.
• Track production costs and manage fixed assets.
• Process payroll and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Cloud Accounting

Excel

Job description

Overview

Were seeking a skilled Accountant to join a finance team in the bio-refinery sector. This dual-role position combines general accounting duties with payroll processing , supporting both finance and HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Handle monthly financial closings, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Track production costs, raw materials, and capital / project expenditures.
• Manage fixed assets and support audits (GAAP / IFRS compliance).
• Process payroll, maintain records, and ensure compliance with tax and labor laws.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure accurate and confidential compensation data.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting / Finance (CPA / CMA a plus).
• 3+ years of accounting experience; 1 year in payroll.
• Experience in manufacturing / industrial finance.
• Proficiency in Sage Cloud Accounting & Payroll and Excel .
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of payroll legislation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across both financial and operational teams in a hands-on, impactful environment.