Financial Manager/ Accountant (Mid)

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd in Cape Town seeks a Mid-level Accountant/ Financial Manager to manage financial operations and support strategic decision-making through accurate reporting and analysis.

The role requires preparing financial statements, budgeting, cash flow oversight, tax compliance, and coordination with auditors. You will supervise junior staff and contribute to cost control and profitability insights.

Qualifications

• IFRS/GAAP knowledge required or advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Clear and concise communication for reporting and stakeholder updates.
• Leadership capability to guide a small accounting/finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and monitor budgets to support business objectives.
• Oversee daily cash flow, forecasting, and liquidity planning.
• Ensure tax compliance and timely filing of returns.
• Liaise with external auditors and maintain internal controls.

Skills

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership and team management

Education

CA(SA) / CIMA (advantage)

Job description

POSITION : Mid-level Accountant/ Financial Manager

LOCATION: Cape Town

Purpose of the Role

To manage financial operations, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and provide strategic support to management through accurate reporting and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.


• Budget management: Develop, monitor, and analyse budgets to support business objectives.


• Cash flow management: Oversee daily cash flow, forecasting, and liquidity planning.


• Tax compliance: Ensure adherence to tax regulations and timely submission of returns.


• Audit support: Liaise with external auditors and ensure internal controls are effective.


• Team supervision: Guide junior accountants and finance staff, fostering professional growth.


• Financial analysis: Provide insights into cost control, profitability, and investment opportunities.

Skills & Competencies

• Accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP knowledge).


• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.


• Communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement.


• Leadership and ability to manage a small team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional certification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA) will be an advantage but not essential.


• 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management.


• Experience in corporate finance or medium-sized business env ironments.