Senior Accountant

Crayon?; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services firm in Cape Town seeks a Financial Manager to shape financial policies and oversee critical operations. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years in financial management, a relevant degree, and proficiency with Sage 50. Responsibilities include delivering insights to senior leadership and ensuring compliance across the organization. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a higher qualification with an accredited traineeship.
• 3–5 years of financial management or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with a proactive approach.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 50 accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence financial strategy through key meetings and planning sessions.
• Oversee full financial accounting, forecasting, and reporting functions.
• Deliver accurate insights and metrics that drive leadership decisions.
• Ensure financial compliance and best practices across the company.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Detail-oriented

Analytical mindset

Hands-on experience with Sage 50

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Tools

Sage 50 accounting software

Job description

Overview

How you'll role The Financial Manager at will play a strategic role in shaping financial policies, overseeing financial operations, and ensuring sustainable growth.

Working in an office setting, you will manage accounting, forecasting, and reporting functions while delivering key insights to influential senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence financial strategy through key meetings and planning sessions.
• Oversee full financial accounting, forecasting, and reporting functions.
• Deliver accurate insights and metrics that drive leadership decisions.
• Ensure financial compliance and best practices across the company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a higher qualification with an accredited traineeship.
• 3–5 years of financial management or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset with a proactive approach.
• Hands-on experience with Sage 50 accounting software.

To apply or know more visit Crayon HERE