Nq​/Saipa​/Cima​/Saica Articles + Degree Accountant R pa - Durbanville, CPT; Manufacturing

Durbanville, South Africa | Posted on 01/23/2026

A well-established, privately owned manufacturing group with a national footprint is looking for an Accountant to join its Cape Town finance team. The business is hands-on by nature, and so is this role. You’ll work closely with an experienced CFO who values accountability, initiative, and people who think beyond today’s task list. The business works closely with long-standing operational partners and stakeholders who value trust, consistency, and clear communication.

As a result, this role suits someone who is grounded, respectful, and comfortable working in a traditional, relationship-driven environment.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to grow into senior finance leadership over time, learn how decisions are made in a manufacturing environment, and be trusted to operate like a professional.

You’ll support the finance function across multiple entities, with responsibility spanning core accounting, month-end processes, reporting support, and close interaction with operations.

This role suits an ambitious Accountant who wants exposure, mentorship, and a clear development path.

Capturing and reconciling daily financial transactions across group entities

Preparing journals and supporting month-end close

Maintaining clean, accurate general ledger reconciliations

Prepare monthly management accounts and do variance analysis

VAT, PAYE, and statutory submissions

Processing supplier invoices, payments, and customer receipts

Preparing audit schedules and working with external auditors

Providing financial and operational support directly to the FM & CFO

Mentor and develop debtors and creditors clerks

Getting involved in ad hoc projects linked to business growth and efficiency

Completed SAIPA or CIMA articles (SAICA considered)

BCom Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

1–3 years’ experience in an accounting, audit, or finance environment

Comfortable building relationships in a traditional, values-driven business setting

Mature, accountable, and comfortable operating without micromanagement

Keen to be on site, visible, and involved in a manufacturing business

Strong Excel skills and comfort working with accounting systems

High attention to detail and a structured way of working

Performance-based bonus that often exceeds a traditional '13th cheque'

A professional, adult working environment focused on output and accountability, flexible for life's realities

Expert mentorship from a highly experienced CFO

Meaningful exposure to group-level finance within a manufacturing environment