Senior Accountant

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the full accounting function focused on their US and Middle East entities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and experience in a senior accounting role, preferably in a multinational environment. Key responsibilities include cashbook reconciliations, issuing invoices, and preparing financial reports. Flexibility for early or late meetings is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior accounting role, ideally in a multinational or cross-border environment.
• Be available for occasional early morning or late afternoon meetings to accommodate cross-regional time zones.
• Demonstrate flexibility and proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function for US and Middle East entities.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Issue invoices and monitor accounts receivable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reconciliation skills

Proficiency in Zoho

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of one of our clients whose focus is on sustainability in manufacturing and providing fast-moving consumer goods to e.g. the hospitality industry.

They are looking for a Senior Accountant who will manage the full accounting function with focus on their US and Middle East entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Cashbook & Reconciliations
• Maintain daily cashbook entries and perform bank reconciliations across multiple currencies
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and resolve discrepancies
• Debtors
• Issue invoices to clients across global regions
• Monitor accounts receivable and manage collections
• Liaise with clients to resolve billing queries
• Suppliers
• Process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate vendor records
• Financial Reporting
• Manage end-to-end accounting processes including journal entries, general ledger maintenance and month-end close
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports for FM review

Requirements

• Be available for occasional early morning or late afternoon meetings to accommodate cross-regional time zones
• Demonstrate flexibility and proactive communication to ensure smooth coordination across continents
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (SAIPA / SAICA articles completed preferred)
• Experience in a senior accounting role, ideally in a multinational or cross-border environment
• Proficiency in accounting software Zoho
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across cultures
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities