Financial Accountant

DMA Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multinational exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

DMA Group, a multinational business operating across Southern Africa, is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its Cape Town finance team at Waterfront. You will consolidate management accounts across units and countries, supervise month-end closes, and support cross-border financial reporting.

You will also manage cash flow, FX, and inventory reconciliations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• SAICA or SAIPA articles preferred.
• Relevant Accounting, Finance or Commerce qualification.
• 2–5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Experience in commodities, logistics, distribution, manufacturing helpful.
• Exposure to multi-currency environments and cross-border operations.
• Stock management and reconciliations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and review management accounts across units and countries.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and support audit processes.
• Assist with the implementation of real-time financial reporting.
• Support ERP implementation and process improvements.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor funding requirements.
• Manage multi-currency transactions and banking activities across regions.
• Monitor foreign exchange exposures and currency risk management.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Maintain strong working capital management practices.
• Perform monthly stock reconciliations and investigate variances.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Excel skills

ERP systems

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

SAICA/SAIPA articles

Relevant Accounting/Finance/Commerce qualification

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference: HC005829-Robyn-1

Financial Accountant

Location: Waterfront CPT

Duties & Responsibilities

An established multinational business operating across Southern Africa is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its growing finance team. The company operates in a dynamic trading and distribution environment with operations spanning multiple countries and currencies.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior management, drive financial reporting improvements, support cross-border operations, and contribute to strategic decision-making within a fast-paced business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Consolidate and review management accounts across multiple business units and countries.
• Prepare accurate monthly and year-end financial reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate external audit requirements and support audit processes.
• Assist with the implementation of real-time financial reporting.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ERP system implementation and optimisation initiatives.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial controls and reporting processes.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and monitor funding requirements.
• Manage multi-currency transactions and banking activities across various regions.

Foreign Exchange Management

• Monitor foreign exchange exposures and support currency risk management activities.
• Liaise with banking partners regarding foreign currency transactions.

Debtors & Creditors

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Ensure timely supplier payments and customer invoicing.
• Maintain strong working capital management practices.

Inventory & Reconciliations

• Perform monthly stock reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve inventory variances in collaboration with operational teams.

Operational & Cross-Border Support

• Assist with logistics and operational coordination where required.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations across multiple African jurisdictions.

Tax & Compliance

• Manage VAT, income tax and statutory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• SAICA or SAIPA articles preferred.
• Relevant Accounting, Finance or Commerce qualification.

Experience

• 2–5 years’ experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Experience within commodities, logistics, distribution, manufacturing or related industries will be advantageous.
• Exposure to multi-currency environments and cross-border operations.
• Experience with stock management and reconciliations preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Exposure to multinational operations.
• Opportunity to influence business processes and systems.
• Career growth within a dynamic and expanding organisation.

Package & Remuneration

R 400000 - R 480000 - Annually