Senior Accountant

Network Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to lead complex public sector finance projects. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of accounting experience, a completed Accounting degree, and knowledge of GRAP and PFMA. Key responsibilities include financial reporting oversight, managing audits, and guiding junior team members. This position provides leadership opportunities and the chance to impact public finance positively.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years accounting experience, with public sector exposure.
• Strong working knowledge of GRAP, PFMA, and municipal finance.
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of financial reporting aligned to GRAP and PFMA.
• Reviewing and guiding work performed by junior team members.
• Managing audit processes and liaising with auditors.
• Supporting municipalities with compliance, reporting, and controls.
• Providing financial insight and problem-solving on complex matters.

Skills

Financial reporting

Audit management

Public sector finance knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

Completed Accounting degree

Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA)

Registered or eligible with a professional accounting body

Job description

SUMMARY:

Senior Accountant (Contract / Permanent) - Take the Lead on Complex Government Finance Projects.

POSITION INFO:

A growing public sector consulting environment is seeking a Senior Accountant partner who magnifies, simplifies and solves deep business challenges, and integrates with existing teams.

This role suits a confident professional who can work independently, guide others, and take ownership of public sector financial outcomes.

The Role:

You will play a senior role on client-facing public sector projects, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and delivery across municipalities and government entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of financial reporting aligned to GRAP and PFMA
• Reviewing and guiding work performed by junior team members
• Managing audit processes and liaising with auditors
• Supporting municipalities with compliance, reporting, and controls
• Providing financial insight and problem-solving on complex matters

Experience & Qualifications:

• Completed Accounting degree
• Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA)
• Registered or eligible with a professional accounting body
• 5–10 years accounting experience, with public sector exposure
• Strong working knowledge of GRAP, PFMA, and municipal finance
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and locations
• Willingness to travel

Why This Role:

This position offers senior-level exposure, leadership responsibility, and the chance to work on meaningful public sector projects with visible impact.