Financial Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Financial Appointments seeks a confident, detail-driven Accountant to join a fast-paced finance team. You will own financial records across multiple entities, ensuring IFRS compliance, inventory costing, and meaningful reporting to guide strategic decisions.

In this role you’ll lead monthly management accounts with variance analysis, support budgeting and audits, and oversee bookkeeping staff. Strong IFRS knowledge and ERP experience are essential, along with advanced Excel skills and the

Qualifications

• BComm in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification SAIPA/ACCA/CIMA advantageous.
• 5 years’ experience, including management accounts.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ERP system experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with IFRS.
• Manage inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, and costing.
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle VAT and other statutory returns.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and new business initiatives.
• Lead and manage bookkeeping staff to ensure accurate monthly processing.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Detail-oriented

Analytical

Independent

Education

BComm in Accounting/Finance

Professional certification (SAIPA/ACCA/CIMA) advantageous

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Ready to take ownership of the numbers in a fast-paced environment where your impact is visible and valued?

A well-established and growing business is looking for a confident, detail-driven Accountant to join their finance team. Known for operational excellence and steady growth, this business offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership while playing a key role in supporting new ventures and expansion projects.

What this role is about:

You’ll take responsibility for managing financial records across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and meaningful reporting. From inventory accounting to monthly management accounts, you’ll provide the insights that guide strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis
• Maintain accurate financial records in line with IFRS
• Manage inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, and costing
• Oversee general ledger reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Handle VAT and other statutory returns
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and new business initiatives
• Lead and manage bookkeeping staff to ensure accurate monthly processing

What we're looking for:

• BComm in Accounting or Finance
• Professional certification (SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA or similar advantageous)
• 5 years’ experience, including management accounts
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ERP system experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently

What’s in it for you:

• Exposure to operational finance in a complex environment
• Involvement in expansion and new unit rollouts
• A collaborative, hands-on finance team
• Opportunity to step into greater financial ownership

If you’re proactive, accurate, and ready to add value in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.