Financial Controls & Reporting Lead

RecruitMyMom; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Learning opportunities

Job summary

RecruitMyMom seeks a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join the Cape Town head office finance team. You will act as the quality control gatekeeper, reviewing and validating management accounts, VAT reconciliations, and age analyses before filing with the Financial Manager.

Responsibilities include reviewing monthly accounts, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating across South Africa and international entities. Leadership and proactive problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting degree (NQF 7); SAIPA articles ideal or SAICA experience preferred (minimum 2 years in accounting/finance).
• Strong leadership: able to review work of others and take ownership for team output.
• Solid Excel skills; familiarity with IFRS for SMEs and SA VAT legislation.
• Proficiency with Pastel and Zoho accounting software is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review monthly management accounts, VAT reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Senior Accountant.
• Review monthly debtors and creditors age analyses and consolidated reports to ensure accuracy and timely closings.
• Maintain the monthly finance reporting calendar and serve as gatekeeper for sign-off on reports.
• Assist Financial Manager with intercompany reconciliations and cross-border reporting coordination (SA and international entities).
• Monitor internal controls, identify weaknesses, and manage month-end close checklist.

Skills

MS Excel

IFRS for SMEs

VAT compliance

Education

BCom Accounting degree (NQF 7)

Tools

Pastel

Zoho

Job description

RecruitMyMom seeks a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join the Cape Town head office finance team. You will act as the quality control gatekeeper, reviewing and validating management accounts, VAT reconciliations, and age analyses before filing with the Financial Manager.

Responsibilities include reviewing monthly accounts, ensuring accuracy, and coordinating across South Africa and international entities. Leadership and proactive problem solving are essential.