Financial Accountant (German Speaking)

Talent Shore; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 334,800 - 502,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary of up to R30 000 - R45,000 per month

Remote working opportunity

Access to training and development programs

Regular team-building activities, including spa days

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Financial Accountant (German Speaking) to join their remote team in Cape Town. This role involves documenting and analyzing financial data, preparing financial statements, and handling accounts payable and receivable. Candidates should have a degree in accounting or finance, proficiency in German, and relevant experience in financial accounting. The position offers competitive salary and remote working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial training with relevant qualifications in financial accounting or a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in financial accounting or similar areas preferred.
• Good knowledge of HGB would be nice (German Commercial Code).
• Independent, committed, and self-reliant work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Document and analyze financial data.
• Prepare and present relevant financial information.
• Handle invoicing, dining, and advance sales tax returns.
• Prepare and review payment runs.
• Support weekly cash flow updates.

Skills

Financial accounting expertise

German language proficiency

MS Excel skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

Tools

Xero

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 13/02/2026

Title: Financial Accountant (German Speaking)

Location: Remote in Cape Town

Working Hours: 8am-5pm

Daylight Savings: 9am-6pm

About Our Client

Our client is a leading choice for filling specialist and management positions in the construction, finance, and real estate industries. Founded in London in 2001, they have grown to over 200 employees across 9 locations in Europe and the USA, with approximately 80 employees in Germany. Their head office is in Berlin, and they have additional offices in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich, and Stuttgart.

To expand their dedicated team, they are looking for a Financial Accountant (German Speaking) to join them.

Responsibilities

• Document and analyze financial data.
• Prepare and present relevant financial information.
• Independently post all business transactions, including:
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Assets
  • Bank transactions
  • Credit card transactions
  • Travel expenses in DATEV (CDG and CTS)
• Handle invoicing, dining, and advance sales tax returns.
• Prepare and review payment runs.
• Maintain master data and account records.
• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements according to HGB, in collaboration with the external tax office and UK colleagues.
• Serve as a contact person for employees, customers, suppliers, auditors, and authorities.
• Support weekly cash flow updates.
• Participate in projects and provide information to other departments.

Requirements

• Completed commercial training with relevant qualifications in financial accounting or a degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in financial accounting or similar areas preferred.
• Good knowledge of HGB - would be nice (German Commercial Code).
• Proficient in common MS Office applications, especially Excel, and accounting software (Xero).
• German language skills: ideally both written and spoken. (required)
• Good business fluent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• High degree of loyalty, teamwork, and sense of responsibility.
• Independent, committed, and self-reliant work ethic.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills with attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to R30 000 - R45,000 per month.
• Remote working opportunity in Cape Town.
• Operate in the German time zone with flexibility for daylight savings.
• Full support team based in Cape Town.
• Regular team-building activities, including spa days.
• Access to training and development programs.