Financial Accountant

HR Genie; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global management consulting firm is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Finance team in Cape Town. This hands-on role requires a qualified CA with experience in audit, accounting, and tax. Responsibilities include preparing financial records, supporting audits, and analyzing financial data. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in a team-oriented environment and is motivated to take on broader responsibilities. A competitive package is on offer based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Registered CA (SA) or eligible to register.
• 3 years post-article experience required.
• Experience preparing financial statements in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize complex financial files for audits.
• Analyze financial data to identify anomalies and opportunities.
• Support audit readiness by compiling documentation.

Skills

Financial statement preparation

Analytical problem-solving

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Technical accounting knowledge

Education

Registered CA (SA)

Tools

Sage ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (CA, SA) CBD, Western Cape (Hybrid)

Competitive Package on offer based on Qualification and Years of relevant experience

Our client, a global management consulting firm, is seeking a hands-on, technically strong, analytical, and proactive Financial Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team during an exciting phase of international integration.

The ideal candidate is a natural problem-solver who enjoys analysing data, identifying anomalies, and delivering practical, value-adding solutions. You are a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in contributing to a mission-driven organisation that is making a real, measurable impact.

Main Purpose of the Role

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical accounting expertise and high analytical capability. We are seeking a qualified CA with solid experience across audit, accounting, and tax, who enjoys applying technical knowledge in a practical, commercial environment.

You will be responsible for compiling, preparing, and maintaining accurate financial records and reports, while supporting audits, complex reconciliations, and both statutory and management reporting. This role is ideally suited to a proactive "doer" who enjoys problem-solving, pays close attention to detail, and consistently delivers high-quality work.

You will thrive in this role if you bring a positive, can-do attitude, enjoy working collaboratively, and are motivated to grow into broader and more senior technical responsibilities while supporting the wider finance team.

This role reports directly to the CFO.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize complex financial files for audits and reporting, ensuring compliance with IFRS for SMEs, UK GAAP, and Companies Act requirements.
• Assist with audit readiness by compiling documentation, resolving queries, and ensuring reconciliations are technically sound.
• Support systems integration with our international parent group, applying technical skills to multi-entity considerations and ERP alignment.
• Analyze financial data to identify anomalies, risks, and opportunities, providing insights.
• Assist with monthly management accounts and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in inter-company balances and foreign currency transactions.
• Contribute to broader business processes, such as WIP calculations and applying financial controls to ensure integrity.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge in companies act, tax, VAT, and accounting treatment.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required

• Registered CA (SA) or eligible to register.
• 03 years post-article experience.
• Proven experience preparing financial statements and managing audit files in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, Income Tax, and VAT.
• Exposure to group audits.
• Proven working knowledge of Sage ERP is highly advantageous alternatively a similar ERP/accounting systems
• Strong and proven working knowledge on MS Excel is essential

To apply for this role, please forward an updated and detailed copy of your CV to