Financial Accountant

Methys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a capable Financial Accountant in Cape Town to oversee day-to-day accounting across PayGenius, Powertime, and Energy Intelligence. The role emphasizes accurate consolidated reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls to support strategic decisions.

With a focus on month-end closes, intercompany activity, VAT submissions, and collaboration with auditors, the position offers growth within a dynamic, multinational setting based in Cape Town, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Qualified with a Finance or Accounting degree (BCom or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in financial accounting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting principles
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software (Sage or Xero)
• Attention to detail with high accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines across entities
• Exposure to forecasting, cash flow management, reporting automation, KPI dashboards, and strategic finance support

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end closes across three entities.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany allocations.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts across all entities and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in monthly management accounts, consolidated reports, and entity-level reporting.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable across the group as needed.
• Assist with VAT returns and statutory obligations for all entities.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors; provide schedules and documentation.
• Maintain fixed asset registers for each entity.
• Monitor and report cash flow across the group.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and adherence to SA regulations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.

Skills

IFRS

Excel

Accounting software

Multi-entity

Forecasting

KPI dashboards

Strategic finance

Education

BCom or equivalent

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 07/05/2026

The Financial Accountant isresponsible for overseeing and supporting the day-to-day accounting operationsacross PayGenius, Powertime, and Energy Intelligence. This role ensuresaccurate consolidated financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and robustinternal controls, providing leadership with timely and reliable financialinformation to support strategic decision-making.

KeyResponsibilities

• Oversee and perform month-end andyear-end close procedures across all three entities in line with grouptimelines.
• Prepare and process monthlyjournal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accountsacross PayGenius, Powertime, and Energy Intelligence, resolving reconcilingitems promptly.
• Assist in the preparation ofmonthly management accounts, consolidated financial reports, and entity-levelreporting.
• Manage accounts payable andaccounts receivable functions across the group where required.
• Support the preparation andsubmission of VAT returns and other statutory obligations for all entities.
• Coordinate with internal andexternal auditors, providing supporting schedules and documentation across allcompanies.
• Maintain the fixed asset registerfor each entity.
• Monitor and report on cash flowpositions across the group.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS andall relevant South African financial regulations.
• Identify and implement processimprovements to enhance financial reporting efficiency and accuracy.
• Liaise with cross-functional teamsincluding Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Technology across all threebusinesses.

Requirements

MinimumRequirements

• Finance or Accounting Degree (BComor equivalent) or a recognized Accounting Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience ina financial accounting role.
• Solid understanding of IFRS andfinancial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel andaccounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar ERP).
• Strong attention to detail with ahigh degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiplepriorities and reporting deadlines across several entities.
• Strong analytical andproblem-solving skills.
• Some exposure to forecasting, cashflow management, reporting automation, KPI dashboards, and strategic finance support

Advantageous

• Currently enrolled in or workingtowards the CIMA qualification.
• Experience in the fintech,payments, utilities, or energy sector.
• Exposure to multi-entity or groupaccounting environments.
• Experience with VAT and SouthAfrican tax compliance.
• Familiarity with automatedreporting and business intelligence tools.
• Exposure and growth in a fast paced international non-corporate environment
• Exciting challenges working across multiple portfolios
• Working with an innovative and collaborative team
• Growth opportunity toward a future senior finance/CFO-type position.