Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 15/06/2026

Our client is looking for a detail‑oriented, mature and reliable Accountant to join their growing team. This role is ideal for someone from a private sector background who has completed their trainee articles and is ready to take the next step in their accounting career.

The position offers exposure to more complex transactions, with a strong focus on quality over volume. There's excellent room for growth and development within the team.

• Financial Reporting:
  Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports that include financial statements and consolidated statements.
• General Ledger & Reconciliation:
  Capture, review, reconcile, and balance controls. Maintain fixed asset registers. Oversee the debtor’s department.
• Compliance:
  Ensure transactions comply with general accounting principles (GAAP or IFRS) and local tax regulations. Ensure compliance with relevant departments (CIPC, TC, etc.) is up to date.
• Budget and Analysis:
  Provide variance analysis comparing actuals against forecasts and identify areas for cost reduction.
• Team Leadership:
  Delegate tasks, mentor junior staff, and streamline daily accounting processes.

• Investigate and roll‑out a new accounting and bookings system for one of the companies.

• Education:
  
  A bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related commercial field.
• Certification:
  Professional qualifications such as CA(SA), CPA or CMA are highly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive corporate accounting experience.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and experience with modern accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage, Microsoft BC).
• Soft Skills:
  
  Strong problem solving, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to clearly communicate complex financial data to non‑financial employees.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a team where your contribution will be valued and there is room for career progression. If you’re proactive, thorough, and ready to be hands‑on, we’d love to hear from you!