Financial Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to manage all accounting functions up to balance sheet level. The role includes ensuring compliance with tax regulations, supporting budgeting, and managing payroll processes. Ideal candidates will excel under pressure and possess forex and costing experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-function accounting up to balance sheet level.
• Strong knowledge of compliance with VAT and income tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting functions up to balance sheet, including the Fixed Asset Register.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports.
• Support annual budgeting and cashflow forecasting.
• Handle foreign creditors, exchange control applications, and forex transactions.
• Ensure VAT, income tax, and Companies Act compliance.
• Oversee supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and payments.
• Manage payroll processes and statutory submissions.
• Support the annual audit and enforce internal financial controls.

Skills

Accuracy under pressure

Forex experience

Costing experience

Job description

We’re looking for a highly skilled Financial Accountant to take charge of full-function accounting up to balance sheet level in a fast-paced, product-driven business. If you thrive on accuracy, excel under pressure, and have forex and costing experience, this could be your next move.

What the role is all about

You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate financial data, managing compliance tasks, and supporting reporting, budgeting, and tax activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting functions up to balance sheet, including the Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance reports
• Support annual budgeting and cashflow forecasting
• Handle foreign creditors, exchange control applications, and forex transactions
• Ensure VAT, income tax, and Companies Act compliance
• Oversee supplier invoicing, reconciliations, and payments
• Manage payroll processes and statutory submissions
• Support the annual audit and enforce internal financial controls