Cape Town Senior Accountant: IFRS & Ledger Expert

JVR Software; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

A Giant in the retail sector in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team. You will be responsible for entering financial data into the general ledger, ensuring timely adjustment journals and controls, and performing crucial reconciliations.

The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, 3–5 years in a relevant environment, and leadership experience in a transactional setting. Applicants should be able to work under pressure and maintain data integrity.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) who has recently qualified.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and IFRS.
• Experience leading a team in transactional environment is advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and analyse effectively.

Responsibilities

• Enter financial data into the general ledger.
• Process adjustment journals and controls promptly.
• Carry out reconciliations and trial balances for each entity.
• Plan and manage journal entries for divisions.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and company rules.
• Report deviations from policy and controls.

Skills

Financial accounting

Team leadership

IFRS knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

CA(SA) qualification

Job description

A Giant in the retail sector in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team. You will be responsible for entering financial data into the general ledger, ensuring timely adjustment journals and controls, and performing crucial reconciliations.

The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, 3–5 years in a relevant environment, and leadership experience in a transactional setting. Applicants should be able to work under pressure and maintain data integrity.