Financial Accountant

Sagen Advisory; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 480 000; Full time

Job summary

An international maritime manufacturer is looking for a Financial Accountant based in Cape Town. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with expertise in Sage X3 and Xero. The ideal candidate will compile management accounts, oversee statutory reporting, and mentor junior staff while ensuring high accuracy in data handling. The position offers an annual salary ranging from R300,000 to R480,000 with negotiable benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for growth within a reputable company.

Benefits

Discretionary performance bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting including senior-level responsibilities.
• High accuracy in data entry and managing large volumes of data.
• Proficient in project accounting and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Compile management accounts and variance analysis.
• Review and perform accounting processes across various areas.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements quarterly and annually.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Manage statutory reporting like VAT and PAYE.

Skills

Sage X3

Xero

IFRS knowledge

Accounting data entry accuracy

Communication skills in English

Project accounting

Education

Tertiary Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Completed SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles

Professional qualifications such as AGA(SA), PA(SA)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

International maritime manufacturer is seeking to employ a Financial Accountant. Their offices are based in the Foreshore, Cape Town.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ accounting and finance experience, completed SAIPA, SAICA or CIMA articles, and solid Sage X3 and Xero system experience. System implementation and integration experience will be highly advantageous, as well as related industry experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the required qualification and experience to join an established international business with excellent prospects of growth within the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile management accounts and variance analysis.
• Review and perform accounting (sales, purchases, bank, payroll, fixed assets).
• Compile and manage forecasting, budgeting, cash-flow planning.
• Verify and record supplier invoices and payments.
• Manage client invoicing and monitor collections.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flows.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor shipbuilding project costs and control budget variances.
• Implement project-based cost accounting and reporting.
• Manage Statutory reporting, i.e. VAT, PAYE, SDL, CIPC, etc.
• Prepare VAT returns for submission to the accounting firm.
• Participate in internal audit.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Improve data entry procedures, internal controls, and reporting.
• Maintenance of fixed asset register and reconciling the assets to the general ledger.
• Perform any other reasonable task required by the company.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary Degree, Diploma, Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• Completed SAIPA, CIMA or SAICA articles.
• Professional qualifications such as AGA(SA), PA(SA), etc. would be an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience, including accounting data entry and senior-level responsibilities.
• Knowledge of IFRS and South African tax regulations.
• High accuracy in accounting data entry and handling large volumes of data.
• Experience in project accounting and cost management.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, Xero).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (Afrikaans or French is an advantage).

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and reliability in data entry.
• Highly organized with excellent prioritization skills.
• Team player
• Discretion and Professional integrity.

Remuneration

• R300,000 to R480,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience.
• Discretionary performance bonus.