FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (SAIPA) - R70k pm - NORTHERN SUBURBS, CPT

Do More Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the FMCG sector is seeking a Financial Accountant to prepare management accounts and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Accountant PA(SA) qualification and at least 3 years of experience post-SAIPA articles. The role includes team management and financial oversight in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Energetic, mission-driven culture

Career progression

High-impact, visible work

Fast skill growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years post SAIPA articles experience.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Complete month-end close activities and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with South African statutory requirements.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

Month-end close activities

VAT reconciliation

Internal controls maintenance

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Professional Accountant PA(SA)

Job description

Job Description

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT (SAIPA) - R70k pm - NORTHERN SUBURBS, CPT Our client, a Leader in the FMCG sector has an opportunity for a strong SAIPA Accountant with FMCG experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce monthly management accounts, variance commentary, and reporting packs for the Head of Finance.
• Complete month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and provisioning.
• Reconcile VAT and other statutory accounts ahead of SARS submissions.
• Keep the fixed asset register current and accurate.
• Run monthly stock counts, investigate variances with warehouse and production teams, and produce inventory reconciliation reports.
• Review sales, margin trends, trade terms and the profitability of promotional activity.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls across financial and operational processes.
• Ensure compliance with South African statutory requirements, including CIPC, SARS (VAT, income tax, excise) and the Companies Act.
• Support during audits and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisers.
• Lead finance projects such as ERP upgrades, process automation and cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and longer term financial planning.
• Line‑manage, train and mentor finance staff, including bookkeepers and clerks.
• Oversee the team's delivery to ensure accuracy, timeliness and compliance.
• Ensure effective cross‑team collaboration with operations, warehouse and production on finance‑related matters.

Requirements

• Professional Accountant PA(SA)
• 3+ years post SAIPA articles
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments is an advantage.

Benefits

• Energetic, mission‑driven culture
• Career progression
• High‑impact, visible work
• Fast skill growth