Strategic Accountant: Budgets, Consolidation & Insights

Shopritex; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd seeks a capable Financial Accountant to join Rainmaker Media operations in Cape Town. You will handle intercompany processes, monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate reporting to support decision making.

The role requires an accounting degree (SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA advantageous), 2+ years in a similar role, and SAP experience. Strong Excel skills and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• Accounting degree advantageous (SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related role.
• SAP experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process intergroup transactions monthly.
• Complete intercompany schedules for consolidation.
• Produce monthly management accounts for the leadership team.
• Assist with budgets, forecasts and month-/year-end closes.
• Improve reporting to deliver timely, accurate information.
• Analyse monthly P&L and investigate variances.
• Support year-end financial statements and audits.

Skills

Accounting standards

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Excel

Pressure handling

Communication

Integrity

Education

Accounting degree (SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA) advantageous

Tools

SAP

Job description

Shoprite Checkers (Pty) Ltd seeks a capable Financial Accountant to join Rainmaker Media operations in Cape Town. You will handle intercompany processes, monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely, accurate reporting to support decision making.

The role requires an accounting degree (SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA advantageous), 2+ years in a similar role, and SAP experience. Strong Excel skills and integrity are essential.