Senior Accountant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Durbanville; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd has a vacancy for a Senior Accountant based in Durbanville, South Africa. The role reports to the Financial Manager and covers financial reporting, reconciliations, tax, stock and cost controls, budgeting and cash management.

The successful candidate should have a BCom with articles, 5+ years post-article experience, and professional qualifications such as CA/ACCA. SAP/Sage Evolution knowledge and retail/FRM exposure are advantageous.

Qualifications

• BCom degree with completed articles.
• Minimum 5 years' post-article experience.
• CA/ACCA/ACMA or equivalent preferred.
• 5–8+ years' experience in treasury, revenue reconciliation, cash management or corporate finance.
• Experience in QSR, retail, FMCG or multi-unit franchise environments is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of high-volume cash transactions and POS/merchant settlement processes.
• High computer literacy.
• Strong reconciliation skills and financial technical knowledge.
• Sage Evolution experience will be advantageous.
• Retail experience is advantageous.
• Payroll knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle high volumes, pressure and strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, income statements and balance sheet schedules.
• Process journals, accruals and provisions within month-end deadlines.
• Review general ledger transactions for accuracy and classification.
• Maintain audit-ready files and support for financial statements.
• Prepare VAT reconciliations and tax schedules; assist with tax requirements.
• Support stock, cost controls, budgeting and forecasting.
• Identify process improvements and ensure compliance with controls.

Skills

Treasury management

Cash management

Financial reconciliation

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

BCom degree with completed articles

CA/ACCA/ACMA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Sage Evolution

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Senior Accountant

Durbanville, South Africa | Posted on 14/10/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking on behalf of our client an experienced Senior Accountant to join their finance team based in Plattekloof.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting while supporting the Financial Manager with reconciliations, tax and audit requirements, stock and cash controls, budgeting, analysis and finance process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, income statements and balance sheet schedules.

Process journals, accruals and provisions within month-end deadlines.

Review general ledger transactions for completeness, accuracy and correct classification.

Maintain supporting working papers for key financial reporting balances.

Support the preparation of annual financial statements and related schedules.

Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Control

Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including creditors, stock, cash-book and VAT control accounts.

Investigate reconciling items and resolve exceptions.

Escalate long-outstanding reconciling items where required.

Ensure reconciliations are fully supported by appropriate documentation.

Monitor the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions and account allocations.

Maintain audit-ready files and supporting evidence.

Tax, Statutory & Audit

Prepare VAT reconciliations, submissions and payment packs for review.

Assist with income tax, provisional tax and deferred tax calculations and schedules.

Support SARS, external audit and statutory audit requirements.

Ensure tax and statutory records are complete, accurate and submitted on time.

Track audit queries through to resolution.

Stock, Inventory & Cost Controls

Process and reconcile stock-related transactions accurately and timeously.

Support stock take procedures and analyse weekly, monthly and annual stock results.

Investigate stock variances and provide clear explanations.

Maintain controls over inventory accounting, cost allocations and related journals.

Assist operational teams with stock reporting requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Assist with annual budget preparation and periodic forecast updates.

Prepare cost and revenue analysis to support management decisions.

Import approved budgets into the accounting system and validate accuracy.

Prepare cash flow inputs and other management schedules.

Highlight material variances, risks and opportunities to the Financial Manager.

Systems, Compliance & Process Improvement

Process financial transactions accurately using Sage Evolution and related systems.

Identify opportunities to streamline, standardise and automate finance processes.

Maintain compliance with company policies, internal controls and finance deadlines.

Support continuous improvement of reporting templates, reconciliations and procedures.

Safeguard the quality, integrity and confidentiality of financial information.

Stakeholder Support

Provide reliable financial information to the Financial Manager and senior stakeholders.

Liaise with operations, creditors, payroll and other internal teams to resolve queries.

Assist with internal, external and statutory information requests.

Share knowledge and support junior or operational team members where required.

Requirements

BCom degree with completed articles.

Minimum 5 years' post-article experience.

Professional certification such as CA, AGA, SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent preferred.

5–8+ years' experience in treasury, revenue reconciliation, cash management or corporate finance.

Experience in QSR, retail, FMCG or multi-unit franchise environments will be highly advantageous.

Strong understanding of high-volume cash transactions and POS/merchant settlement processes.

High computer literacy.

Strong reconciliation skills and financial technical knowledge.

Sage Evolution experience will be advantageous.

Retail experience will be advantageous.

Payroll knowledge will be advantageous.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Ability to handle high volumes, pressure and strict deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Self-starter with the ability to work independently.