Financial Accountant

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; Sur place; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Exceed HR and Recruitment seeks a Senior Financial Accountant for a permanent role in Stellenbosch. The position centers on month-end close, general ledger integrity, and group reporting, with emphasis on effective treasury, tax support, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has IFRS expertise, 5+ years in GL, and leadership experience, with SAICA or CIMA membership advantageous. ERP proficiency and data analytics capability are required for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Honours degree advantageous.
• SAICA or CIMA professional qualification/membership advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in general ledger management, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience managing foreign exchange transactions.
• Ability to analyse and interpret large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsabilités

• Manage month-end processes and group financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee working capital, including debtors, creditors and cash management.
• Support tax, audits, banking, company secretarial and internal control requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, financial analysis and reporting.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions and related accounting.
• Oversee weekly grower payments and related financial processes.
• Lead end-of-season fruit pool reconciliations.
• Drive automation, system integration and financial process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain and other departments.
• Support and develop finance team members.

Connaissances

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team development

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Fast-paced environment

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Management Accounting

Honours degree

Outils

ERP systems

Description du poste

Senior Financial Accountant job vacancy in Stellenbosch.

We are looking for a Senior Financial Accountant for a permanent position based in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end processes and group financial reporting.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, trial balances and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee working capital, including debtors, creditors and cash management.
• Support tax, audits, banking, company secretarial and internal control requirements.
• Assist with budgeting, financial analysis and reporting.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions and related accounting.
• Oversee weekly grower payments and related financial processes.
• Lead end-of-season fruit pool reconciliations.
• Drive automation, system integration and financial process improvements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Supply Chain and other departments.
• Support and develop finance team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Management Accounting.
• Honours degree advantageous.
• SAICA or CIMA professional qualification/membership advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in general ledger management, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• 3–5 years’ experience in financial planning, analysis, leadership and stakeholder management.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting principles.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Experience managing foreign exchange transactions.
• Ability to analyse and interpret large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment.