Senior Accountant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consultancy in Stellenbosch is seeking a Financial Accountant. You will prepare management accounts, manage supplier invoicing, ensure VAT compliance, and maintain the Fixed Asset Register. The ideal candidate has 5+ years experience and is SAIPA registered. Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems is required, and experience in hospitality finance is a plus.

Qualifications

• SAIPA registered.
• Experience of at least 5 years in a similar Financial Accounting role.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems.
• Exposure to hospitality or retail finance environments is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Manage supplier invoicing, payments, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate banking, payroll, and cash controls.
• Oversee stock control processes and support monthly stock takes.
• Handle customer invoicing and debtor management.
• Maintain and audit the Fixed Asset Register.
• Ensure VAT compliance and reconcile VAT returns.
• Contribute to audit readiness.

Skills

Strong reconciliation skills

Supplier management skills

VAT compliance

Attention to detail

Solutions-focused mindset

Education

SAIPA registration

5+ years in Financial Accounting

Tools

Excel

Accounting systems

Nedbank online

Job description

Reference:10570 AVConsultant: AnnekeViviersJob Description:

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage supplier invoicing, payments, and reconciliations
• Ensure banking, payroll, and cash controls are accurate and efficient
• Oversee stock control processes and support monthly stock takes
• Handle customer invoicing and debtor management
• Maintain and audit the Fixed Asset Register
• Ensure VAT compliance and reconcile VAT returns
• Enforce internal controls and contribute to audit readiness

Qualifications:

• SAIPA registered
• 5+ years in a similar Financial Accounting role
• Strong reconciliation, VAT, and supplier management skills
• Experience in multi-entity environments
• Proficient in Excel, accounting systems & Nedbank online
• Bonus: Exposure to hospitality or retail finance environments
• High attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.