Senior Technical Accountant

The Talent Experts; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed financial services group based in Cape Town is seeking a qualified CA(SA) to lead technical projects and influence group-level financial reporting. This role involves owning month-end/year-end closes, preparing statutory accounts under IFRS, and leading technical accounting initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, ideally within financial services, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities included.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Exposure to high-level group finance

Chance to lead technical projects

Qualifications

• CA(SA) with strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience in group reporting ideally within the financial services sector.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close for multiple entities.
• Prepare statutory accounts under IFRS.
• Lead technical accounting work for key initiatives.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

CA(SA)

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Power BI

Job description

The Opportunity

Are you a qualified CA(SA) ready to lead technical projects and influence group-level financial reporting

Is this you

Youre someone who thrives in a complex fast-paced financial environment. Detail-focused proactive and solutions-driven you dont just work through problemsyou anticipate them. You enjoy technical challenges stay ahead of evolving IFRS standards and communicate your insights clearly. People trust your technical acumen and your calm under pressure. Youre highly organised driven by accuracy and excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams and auditors alike.

What youll be doing (and why youll enjoy it)

Youll own the month-end and year-end close for multiple entities prepare statutory accounts under IFRS and provide financial data to support strategic decision-making across the Group. Alongside this youll lead technical accounting work for key initiatives such as acquisitions and disposals prepare technical papers for auditors and Directors and stay on top of IFRS developments. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the financial control framework and supporting the consolidation function.

Where youll be doing it

Youll be joining a respected international financial services group with a reputation for excellence and innovation. With operations across jurisdictions the company provides a high-performing and collaborative culture driven by technical rigour and professional development. Expect cross-border exposure and the chance to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic finance team.

What youll need

Youre a CA(SA) with strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in group reporting ideally within the financial services sector. You understand intercompany transactions and international tax complexities. Advanced Excel skills are essential and experience with Microsoft Business Central and Power BI would be an advantage. Youre confident producing technical accounting papers and have experience interacting with senior stakeholders and auditors.

What youll get

A market-related salary meaningful exposure to high-level group finance and the chance to lead technical projects that shape how finance operates across the business. Youll be part of a professional well-resourced team that values accuracy agility and growth.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion please contact Roxanne Battistoni on or send your CV to -

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

• General Ledger Reconciliation


• Accounting Software


• Account Analysis


• GAAP


• Journal Entries


• QuickBooks


• General Ledger Accounting


• Accounting


• Account Reconciliation


• SOX


• Microsoft Dynamics GP


• NetSuite

Employment Type :

Full-Time

Experience :

years

Vacancy :

1