Senior Accountant

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency seeks a Finance Lead in South Africa to oversee financial reporting, capex tracking, and month-end processes. Ideal candidates will have completed SAICA articles and possess at least 5 years of multinational accounting experience. Proficient in Excel and Power BI, you'll collaborate with operational teams to enhance financial disciplines and improve reporting tools. This role offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to financial planning and reporting for a capital-intensive business.

Qualifications

• Completed SAICA articles.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in an accounting role with multinational experience.
• Experience in a capital-intensive business.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly group management reporting.
• Own month-end close processes for relevant cost centres.
• Partner with project and operational teams to strengthen forecasting.

Skills

Capex tracking

Variance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Education

CA(SA) / AGA(SA) / CIMA or relevant chartered accountant qualification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of monthly group management reporting across business development spend and operating asset capex
• Own month-end close processes for relevant cost centres, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insightful variance analysis
• Partner with project and operational teams to strengthen forecasting, budgeting, and financial discipline
• Act as the finance lead for project reporting within the ERP system, driving continuous improvement in controls and data quality
• Oversee capex tracking and reporting, ensuring alignment between approved budgets, spend, and cash flow forecasts
• Support annual operating planning cycles, providing challenge, insight, and performance analysis
• Collaborate with planning and treasury teams to ensure accurate cash impact forecasting
• Contribute to year-end financial reporting, including technical accounting input and audit support
• Build and enhance reporting tools (Excel / Power BI) to improve visibility and decision-making
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, transparency, and scalability

Skills & Experience

• Completed SAICA articles
• Minimum 5 + years’ experience in an accounting role with multinational experience
• Experience in a capital-intensive business
• Exposure to dealing with stakeholders across borders

Qualification

• CA(SA) / AGA(SA) / CIMA or relevant chartered accountant qualification

HOW TO APPPLY

To apply for this role, please click “Apply” on the platform where you are viewing this advert OR register your CV at www.communicate.co.za

For more enquiries, contact Alex Maloney on 021418 1750, quoting the Ref: CTF022519.

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