SENIOR ACCOUNT LEAD - Entrepreneurial Business Services & Auditing

ADAPTHR CONSULTING PTY LTD; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Cape Town seeks a Senior Accountant Lead to guide financial statement preparation and mentor junior team members. This role involves compiling compliant annual financial statements and collaborating between divisions. Applicants should have a BCom Accounting degree, be SAIPA-qualified with 2–4 years of relevant experience, and possess strong Excel and SAGE skills. Join a dynamic environment that values integrity and innovation.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Professional development support

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ post-SAIPA experience.
• Ability to lead and support junior team members.
• Experience in financial statement compilation.

Responsibilities

• Compile IFRS-compliant Annual Financial Statements.
• Collaborate across departments for quality delivery.
• Liaise with clients to solve challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Client-first mindset

SAGE experience

Strong Excel skills

Education

BCom Accounting degree

SAIPA-qualified

Job description

Overview

Join a Firm That Thinks Forward | Senior Accountant Lead

Location: Cape Town

Are you a sharp, solutions-driven accountant ready to take the lead in a high-impact role?

Our client, a nationally respected firm with international affiliations, is on the lookout for a Senior Accountant Lead to drive excellence in Annual Financial Statement (AFS) compilation and client support services. A pivotal and exciting role between the EBS Division and Auditing.

This is more than just an accounting role - it is an opportunity to lead, mentor, and influence within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business services environment.

What You Will Do

• Compile IFRS-compliant AFS for a diverse client portfolio.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, quality delivery.
• Lead and support junior team members, including SAIPA Trainees.
• Liaise directly with clients to solve challenges and build relationships.
• Be the key link in delivering sharp, accurate, and compliant outputs.

What You’ll Need

• BCom Accounting degree (finance, commerce, or accounting).
• SAIPA-qualified (or eligible).
• 2–4 years’ post-SAIPA experience.
• Experience with SAGE and strong Excel skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• A client-first mindset and sharp attention to detail.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Be part of a firm that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and growth.
• Work in a supportive team that values integrity, innovation, and diversity.
• Access to career progression, mentorship, and professional development support.
• National presence with international reach open doors, broaden horizons.

Ready to lead from the front?

Apply now and become part of a culture that values your ambition, ideas, and impact.