Financial Accountant

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

Snatch | Accounting & Finance Headhunters is seeking a Financial Accountant to join the Cape Town team, taking full ownership of an end-to-end finance function for four to six international client portfolios. You will oversee monthly management accounts, financial reporting across jurisdictions, and multi-currency reconciliations, using QuickBooks or Xero, with PA(SA)/AGA(SA)/CIMA credentials preferred.

This role suits a proactive professional who can communicate insights to international

Qualifications

• PA(SA), AGA(SA) or CIMA.
• Demonstrated experience owning a full finance function and producing complete sets of management accounts.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks or Xero accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping and prepare journal entries using QuickBooks and Xero.
• Compile and deliver comprehensive monthly management accounts, including income statements and balance sheet reviews.
• Execute financial analysis, budgeting, and detailed variance reporting for client portfolios.
• Coordinate directly with international compliance and operational teams to align financial reporting.
• Manage client payment systems, multi-currency reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
• Communicate financial insights and commentary directly to international clients and service providers.

Skills

Full finance function ownership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

PA(SA)

AGA(SA)

CIMA

Tools

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Take full financial ownership of a global client portfolio

Role Overview

A rapidly growing international financial services firm specialising in the digital assets sector is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their energetic Cape Town team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly specialised, independent business operating at the forefront of a modern global industry.

Managing an end-to-end financial portfolio of four to six international clients, you will take full ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function. You’ll work across an international stakeholder base, taking ownership of robust financial reporting and building strong relationships across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle bookkeeping and prepare journal entries using QuickBooks and Xero.
• Compile and deliver comprehensive monthly management accounts, including income statements and balance sheet reviews.
• Execute financial analysis, budgeting, and detailed variance reporting for client portfolios.
• Coordinate directly with international compliance and operational teams to align financial reporting.
• Manage client payment systems, complex multi-currency reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
• Communicate financial insights and commentary directly to international clients and service providers.

Qualifications & Experience

• PA(SA), AGA(SA) or CIMA.
• Demonstrated experience owning a full finance function and producing complete sets of management accounts.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks or Xero accounting software.