Senior Accountant - Cape Town | IFRS16, CAPEX & Tax

Humankind; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established multinational company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate is a newly qualified CA(SA) or has completed SAIPA articles with at least 5 years of experience in a dynamic accounting environment. Responsibilities include managing financial records, IFRS reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This role offers growth and exposure to international standards while working within a skilled finance team.

Benefits

Exposure to international reporting standards

Collaboration within a skilled finance team

Qualifications

• Eager to grow within a dynamic accounting environment.
• At least 5 years experience preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced deadline-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Fixed Asset Register and CAPEX planning.
• Perform Work in Progress (WiP) calculations.
• Handle IFRS 16 reporting and reconciliations.
• Conduct payroll reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory movement and Cost of Sales analysis.
• Manage VAT and Income Tax compliance.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements.
• Prepare and review management accounts.

Skills

Strong passion and interest in accounting

Excellent work ethic

Strong analytical ability

Advanced Excel proficiency

Detail-oriented

Team player

Proven ability to manage accounting figures

Knowledge of internal controls

Education

Newly qualified CA(SA) or completed SAIPA articles

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Job description

A well-established multinational company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate is a newly qualified CA(SA) or has completed SAIPA articles with at least 5 years of experience in a dynamic accounting environment. Responsibilities include managing financial records, IFRS reporting, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. This role offers growth and exposure to international standards while working within a skilled finance team.