Cape Town City Centre: Accountant

Perform full month-end processing, including preparation and posting of journals, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting Prepare monthly Trial Balances in accordance with agreed deadlines for management and Group reporting Ensure all income and expenses are fully captured and accurately recorded during the month-end close process Review, sign off, and maintain comprehensive month-end checklists and supporting documentation files Reconcile all Income Statement and Balance Sheet accounts monthly and ensure outstanding reconciling items are followed up and resolved timeously Prepare monthly management accounts and provide detailed variance analysis against budget and prior periods Present and discuss Income Statement results with Principals on a monthly basis, highlighting key drivers and variances Analyse revenue, expenditure, and profitability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement Ensure accurate allocation of income and costs and correct any misallocations promptly Use financial ratios and profitability analysis to support informed business decisions Assist in the preparation and ongoing management of annual budgets, including revenue, discounts, operating expenditure, and capital expenditure Support the development of rolling forecasts to reflect current and expected financial performance Collaborate to develop realistic and achievable financial plans Drive a strong focus on achieving annual budgeted EBIT targets Maintain and manage intercompany loan account matrices and ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of intercompany transactions Ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and internal reporting requirements Support audit processes and provide necessary schedules and documentation as required Oversee creditor management and payment processes in collaboration with Group Shared Services Ensure effective communication between Group Shared Services and Group Finance teams Manage internal and external financial queries professionally and within agreed service levels Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring timely and accurate resolution of queries Ensure robust internal controls are in place to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and maintain accurate financial records. Monitor adherence to finance policies and procedures and recommend improvements where necessary. Support a culture of compliance, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance function Skills & Experience: Completed SAIPA/ SAICA articles Minimum 3 years or more commercial experience Full Finance function from Processing to budgets and variance Strong ability to collaborate across departments Qualification: SAICA or SAIPA articles B.Com or B.Com (Hons) degree Contact Sam Sangweni on