Financial Accountant

JVR Software; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 420,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Optential Consulting in Western Cape is seeking a Financial/Accounting Manager to oversee month-end reporting, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

The role covers SA to EU recharges, sales reporting for SA/UK/US, tax compliance, asset register control, supplier payments and audit support, working closely with operations.

A BCom in Financial/Management Accounting is required; SAIPA is advantageous; IFRS for SMEs; strong MS Office skills; experience with AI process automation is a plus.

Qualifications

• BCom in Financial/Management accounting is required.
• SAIPA qualification is advantageous.
• IFRS for SME's knowledge required.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Email).
• Interest or experience in AI process automation helpful.

Responsibilities

• Month-end reporting.
• Prepare and post accruals and other month-end journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly recharges from SA to EU region.
• Complete online sales reporting for SA, UK and US.
• Prepare payroll journals for month-end reporting.
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Education

BCom Financial / Management accounting

Tools

Sage

Job description

Employer Optential Consulting Location Western Cape Job type Finance/Accounting Management Salary Not specified Posted 11 Nov 2026

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY

• Month-end reporting
• Prepare and post accruals and other month-end journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly recharges from SA to EU region
• Complete online sales reporting for SA, UK and US
• Prepare payroll journals for month-end reporting.
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and cash flow forecasts

Fixed Asset Register

Overall Responsibility:
The financial account role supports the daily operations of the fianance function, covering month end finance reporting, supplier accounting and payments, tax compliance, stock reconciliation, stock receipting and live sales. working closely with the operations team this role is the operational bridge between finance & operations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITY

• Month-end reporting
• Prepare and post accruals and other month-end journals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly recharges from SA to EU region
• Complete online sales reporting for SA, UK and US
• Prepare payroll journals for month-end reporting.
• Prepare monthly credit card reconciliations. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and cash flow forecasts

Fixed Asset Register

• Manage the fixed asset register, including recording additions and disposals, and calculating depreciation.
• Ensure fixed asset transactions are accurately recorded in accordance with accounting standards.

Tax compliance

• Calculate and reconcile South African VAT (Value Added Tax) for reporting periods, including the preparation and submission of VAT201 returns.
• Prepare and submit EMP201 (Employer Monthly Declaration) returns to SARS.
• Prepare VAT submissions for France and Netherlands.

Raw Material Planning & Procurement

• Manage accounting transactions related to any raw material and packaging purchases and sales.
• Process Bill of Materials (BOM) & potential co-packer invoices for losses.
• Ensure live sales reporting by recipting stock timeously to prevent blocked sales in the SA company integration.

Balance sheet & Stock Reconciliation

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts for SA and EU entities
• Complete timely and accurate stock recons (finished goods & raw matwrials) for SA and EU entities Reconcile the 90003 account after suppliers and stock is reconciled.
• Share reconciliation coverage across SA and EU with the Head of Operations, supporting delegation and shared responsibility.

Supplier Payments and Monthly Recons

• Ensure accurate accounting for main operations-related suppliers (SA & EU).
• Prepare monthly supplier reconciliations for main suppliers Gateway, Rhodes including matching.
• Coordinate supplier payments and the payment process.

Audit

• AFS: Assist with audit preparation and provide support during audit engagements.
• Organic: Lead the compilation of the organic mass balance for SA and EU to ensure full traceability and compliance with laws and regulations.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

Requirements

• BCom Financial / Management accounting
• SAIPA (advantageous)
• Knowledge of Sage (advantageous)
• IFRS for SME's, income and VAT tax
• Interest or Experience in AI process automation helpful
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages essential (Word, Excel, email)