Senior Accountant - Project Finance & Strategic Reporting

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exposure to broad finance function

Close work with senior leadership

Career growth opportunities

Stable professional environment

Cape Town Northern Suburbs location

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a qualified accountant to prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports. You will manage month-end and year-end close processes, and oversee statutory submissions, with exposure to a broad, hands-on finance function in Cape Town.

You will assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and liaise with external auditors. The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, analysis, attention to detail, and effective stakeholder communication within

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or related qualification.
• Completed SAIPA, SAICA, or equivalent articles.
• 3-5 years accounting experience including commercial exposure.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Experience preparing annual financial statements and management accounts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare annual financial statements
• Perform complex balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the general ledger
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, and other statutory submissions
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Support external audits and liaise with auditors
• Review and improve internal controls and financial processes
• Assist with financial analysis and business performance reporting
• Mentor and support junior finance staff where required
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies

Skills

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BCom Accounting

SAIPA/SAICA articles

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Network Finance is seeking a qualified accountant to prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports. You will manage month-end and year-end close processes, and oversee statutory submissions, with exposure to a broad, hands-on finance function in Cape Town.

You will assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and liaise with external auditors. The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, analysis, attention to detail, and effective stakeholder communication within