Financial Accountant — 6-Month Contract, Cape Town Waterfront

Salix Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A proudly South African food processing company is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract at Waterfront, Cape Town. The role covers general ledger, cashbook, fixed assets and intercompany accounting within the SA Fishing Division and related entities.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, bank reconciliations, VAT submissions and intercompany reconciliations while contributing to budgeting and financial analysis with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in general ledger, cashbook and intercompany processing.
• BCom in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience with VAT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashbook entries and monthly bank reconciliations across entities.
• Prepare and process ad hoc EFT payments per policy.
• Prepare VAT201 submissions and VAT calculations.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation calculations.
• Prepare monthly general ledger journals and accruals.
• Perform balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Cashbook processing

Intercompany transactions

Advanced Excel

ERP systems (Dynamics NAV/BC)

VAT / tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

BCom with Accounting major

Grade 12 with Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

Business Central

Job description

A proudly South African food processing company is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract at Waterfront, Cape Town. The role covers general ledger, cashbook, fixed assets and intercompany accounting within the SA Fishing Division and related entities.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, bank reconciliations, VAT submissions and intercompany reconciliations while contributing to budgeting and financial analysis with strong attention to detail.