Financial Accountant

Set Consulting; Stellenbosch; Presencial; ZAR 420 000 - 660 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Investment Group in Cape Town seeks a technically strong Financial Accountant to own the full accounting function across its multi-entity portfolio, including SA and international entities. You will work with the Financial Manager, CFO and broader Finance Team to deliver accurate financial reporting and timely month-end close.

Key responsibilities include reviewing invoices, debtors, VAT returns, journal postings, loan schedules, payments, audit support, and tax calculations.

Qualificações

• BCom, BAcc or equivalent completed financial degree.
• Completed postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles.
• Registered with SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA.

Responsabilidades

• Take responsibility for the full accounting function across the Investment Group.
• Review monthly Livewire reports and ensure accurate and timely client invoicing.
• Manage debtors, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue accounts.
• Calculate and submit VAT returns for South African and international entities.
• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Maintain accurate loan schedules and ensure alignment with NetSuite and loan agreements.
• Review and approve weekly payments.
• Prepare audit files and assist with annual audits across multiple entities.
• Assist with the review of annual Financial Statements received from auditors.
• Assist with tax calculations and tax return submissions.
• Maintain and review monthly rooftop schedules.
• Provide support to the Investments Finance Team, Financial Manager and CFO on ad hoc finance-related requirements.

Conhecimentos

MS Excel

Financial reporting

Analytical ability

Stakeholder management

Formação académica

BCom / BAcc or equivalent

Postgraduate Diploma or equivalent

SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles completed

Registered with SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA

Ferramentas

NetSuite

Descrição da oferta de emprego

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT | INVESTMENTS

Cape Town | Permanent

A leading investment group is looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join its Finance Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of the full accounting function across the Investment Group’s portfolio of companies, including South African and international entities. The successful candidate will work closely with the Financial Manager, CFO and broader Finance Team, gaining strong exposure to multi-entity accounting, tax, audits and financial reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take responsibility for the full accounting function across the Investment Group.
• Review monthly Livewire reports and ensure accurate and timely client invoicing.
• Manage debtors, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up on overdue accounts.
• Calculate and submit VAT returns for South African and international entities.
• Prepare and post month-end journals.
• Maintain accurate loan schedules and ensure alignment with NetSuite and loan agreements.
• Review and approve weekly payments.
• Prepare audit files and assist with annual audits across multiple entities.
• Assist with the review of annual Financial Statements received from auditors.
• Assist with tax calculations and tax return submissions.
• Maintain and review monthly rooftop schedules.
• Provide support to the Investments Finance Team, Financial Manager and CFO on ad hoc finance-related requirements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• BCom, BAcc or equivalent completed financial degree.
• Completed postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles.
• Registered with SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA.
• Minimum 2 years’ post-articles experience.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Intermediate MS Excel proficiency and experience working with financial systems; NetSuite experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working across multiple entities will be highly advantageous.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proactive, reliable and able to work independently.
• Collaborative team player with a hands-on approach.

If you are a qualified Financial Accountant looking to join an established investment environment and take ownership of a diverse multi-entity portfolio, we would like to hear from you.