Stellenbosch: ACCOUNTANT CA(SA) – STELLENBOSCH posted by DO MORE Placements

This is your chance to join a high-energy, fast-moving company thats redefining value across the continent. With a footprint spanning multiple countries, this business is all about growth for its people and its customers.

Were looking for a qualified CA(SA) whos analytical, detail-driven, and eager to deepen their expertise in tax and reporting within a dynamic, multinational environment. Youll work alongside a supportive finance team that values initiative, accuracy, and continuous improvement, contributing to key financial processes and strategic decision-making across multiple jurisdictions.

If youre someone who thrives in a vibrant, performance-oriented culture and enjoys turning numbers into actionable insights, this role offers an exciting opportunity to do exactly that.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and submit income tax calculations and returns for several countries, including provisional tax.
  
• Conduct tax compliance reviews and assist with any related investigations.
  
• Reconcile tax accounts with statements issued by revenue authorities.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the transfer pricing policy, including related research.
• Handle withholding tax submissions across multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Perform payroll reconciliations, comparing payroll records to the general ledger and posting corrections where required (including Balance Sheet and Income Statement reconciliations).
  
• Maintain the fixed asset register: create new assets, reconcile the register to the general ledger monthly, and process depreciation runs.
  
• Complete bank reconciliations for salary and supplier accounts, investigate reconciling items, and process adjustments as necessary.
  
• Assist with monthly VAT submissions and perform VAT reasonability checks.
  
• Manage intercompany accounts: confirm balances, ensure intercompany transfers are processed across entities, and record any realised or unrealised foreign exchange adjustments.
  
• Support monthly stock valuation processes and adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.
  
• Contribute to Cost of Sales calculations to ensure precise reporting on Gross Profit margins per store and entity.
  
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the Financial Manager and collaborate closely as needed.
  
• Prepare accurate, detailed monthly cash flow statements on time.
  
• Analyse and report key variances between actual results and budget to identify monthly shortfalls or surpluses.
  
• Recommend cost-saving measures and operational improvements to support financial performance.
  
• Oversee banking activities to ensure adherence to company procedures and flag any irregularities.
  
• Deliver timely and accurate weekly and monthly financial and analytical reports to management.
  
• Ensure prompt authorisation and processing of financial contracts.
  
• Prepare management pack reports, including analytical reviews and back-testing of store viability studies.
  
• Present recommendations based on analysis to support informed management decisions.
  
• Conduct and update store viability studies to ensure timely implementation of findings.
  
• Provide post-implementation back-testing and feedback for continuous improvement.
  
• Maintain compliance by:
  

• Overseeing the internal financial control environment.
  
• Ensuring ongoing tax compliance and monitoring tax penalties.
  
• Maintaining adherence to IFRS / GAAP reporting standards.
  

• Coordinate internal control and risk management processes.
  
• Plan and manage external audit preparation to achieve clean audit results.
  
• Analyse and account for foreign exchange movements related to supplier payments.
  
• Undertake additional tasks or projects as assigned by the Line Manager.
  

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Registered CA(SA) with 1-2 years post articles Financial Accounting experience 
  
• Proficient in Excel at an intermediate level.
  
• Additional qualifications or practical experience in international taxation would be an advantage.
  
• Background in Cost Accounting or Tax Accounting is preferred.
  
• Possession of a taxation-related certification would be beneficial.
  

Benefits

BENEFITS:

• Competitive remuneration package
  
• Desirable working location of Stellenbosch
• Hands-on exposure to international operations work across multiple countries and tax jurisdictions, gaining rare experience early in your career.
• Room to grow learn directly from an experienced Financial Manager and leadership team that believes in developing its people.
• Vibrant, energetic culture a young, passionate team where ideas are valued, and hard work gets noticed.
• Career progression clear opportunities to advance within a growing finance team in one of Africas largest quick-service brands.