Job title: Senior Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 09/09/2025
Job ID: 66449

Job Description

Play a key role in keeping the numbers sharp and the business moving forward. My client is looking for a Senior Accountant who thrives on clarity, consistency, and building financial confidence across a fast-growing group.

Who the client is:

An ambitious, purpose-led ICT organisation scaling across Southern Africa. They move fast, stay grounded, and care deeply about doing things the right way.

What the role is about:

You’ll own monthly accounting cycles end-to-end, safeguard compliance in South Africa and Namibia, and turn data into decision-ready reporting. Your work will keep leadership informed, teams aligned, and auditors impressed.

What you'll be doing:

  • Run monthly payroll and ensure statutory accuracy
  • Process supplier payments; maintain debtors/creditors and bank reconciliations
  • Reconcile GL and intercompany loan accounts; maintain asset register
  • Prepare monthly management reports, cash-flow forecasts, and annual financial statements
  • File all regulatory returns; manage SARS matters; ensure compliance with SA/Namibian standards and legislation
  • Strengthen internal controls and handle ad-hoc finance queries

What we’re looking for:

  • BComm Accounting (required); Honours advantageous
  • 5+ years’ accounting experience covering the above responsibilities
  • Strong VAT/tax knowledge; up-to-date with accounting/auditing standards
  • Proficiency in Xero; SimplePay exposure a plus; Advanced Excel a must
  • Meticulous, organised, and comfortable managing deadlines in a dynamic environment
  • Clear communicator and collaborative team player with sound judgement and discretion
  • Resilient and perseverant, with the strength of character and staying power to thrive in a challenging entrepreneurial environment

What’s in it for you:

  • Real ownership across the full finance function and room to shape better processes
  • Exposure to multi-entity operations and cross-border compliance
  • Supportive, outcomes-driven culture that values initiative and continuous improvement

Ready to apply?
Send your CV and a brief note on your proudest finance process improvement. 

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