Cape Town Accounting Team Leader | IFRS & Strategy

CA Financial Appointments; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Executive-level leave package

Medical and dental insurance

Job summary

CA Financial Appointments is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a leading South African retail conglomerate based in Cape Town. You will oversee the accounting department, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive efficiency across all accounting processes.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Accounting/Finance, CA(SA), and at least 7 years’ experience including 3 in management. IFRS expertise, SA tax knowledge, and ERP proficiency (Oracle NetSuite, SAP) are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CA(SA) certification is mandatory.
• 7+ years in accounting with ≥3 years in a management role.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and SA tax legislation.
• ERP experience (Oracle NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Retail industry experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting department operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and SA tax regulations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and data integrity.
• Collaborate with department heads on budgets and forecasts.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and system enhancements.
• Provide financial insights for strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff to drive performance.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity for operations.

Skills

Leadership

IFRS

Tax compliance

Excel (advanced)

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA)

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

SAP

Job description

CA Financial Appointments is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a leading South African retail conglomerate based in Cape Town. You will oversee the accounting department, ensure accurate financial reporting, and drive efficiency across all accounting processes.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in Accounting/Finance, CA(SA), and at least 7 years’ experience including 3 in management. IFRS expertise, SA tax knowledge, and ERP proficiency (Oracle NetSuite, SAP) are essential.