Cape Town: Financial Accountant posted by Hire Resolve

Are you a dedicated and meticulous accounting professional ready to take on a key role within a dynamic finance team?

Our client, a prominent manufacturing company based in Cape Town, is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to manage their core financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to ensure financial integrity, compliance, and contribute to the company’s financial health.

This role offers a chance to manage the full accounting function, from daily transactions to statutory reporting, within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full Accounting Cycle: Manage financial transactions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.

• Financial Closing: Conduct monthly and yearly financial close activities and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

• Record Keeping & Compliance: Maintain precise and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (IFRS) and regulations.

• Payments & Reconciliations: Review supplier reconciliations and payments prior to release, and process Forex payments.

• Statutory Returns: Prepare and submit statutory returns, including VAT201 and EMP201.

• Process Improvement: Participate in the development and implementation of new financial policies and procedures.

• Audits & Reporting: Assist with internal/external audits and create spreadsheets and databases to record and monitor financial information.

• Cash Flow Management: Provide assistance with cash flow management and analysis.

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualification: Completed SAICA articles are essential. A CA(SA) designation is preferred, though a Professional Accountant (AGA(SA)) will also be considered.

• Experience: Candidates who have recently completed their articles are encouraged to apply. Alternatively, 3+ years of post-article experience is highly beneficial.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Pivots, vlookups, xlookups) and experience with ERP systems (Syspro is advantageous).

• IFRS Knowledge: Experience with both IFRS and IFRS for SMEs will be advantageous.

• Personal Attributes: Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills. Must have a high level of attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and take ownership of tasks.

How to Apply:

If you are a driven accounting professional looking to advance your career in Cape Town, apply now!

Send your comprehensive CV to the Hire Resolve team. Connect with Lidene Pienaar via LinkedIn today!

Contact: Hire Resolve – .za / .za
Ref: FinAcc_CapeTown

Apply Today to take the next step in your finance career!

Should you not hear back within 3-5 business days, please deem your application as unsuccessful at this time, we will keep your CV on file should a better suited opportunity arise that you can apply for.