Job title: Senior Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Southern Suburbs
Job published: 10/07/2025
Job ID: 63394

Job Description

Looking for your next career move in finance? Join a dynamic team where your precision, initiative, and financial expertise will truly make a difference.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior-level accounting role with regional exposure across South Africa and Namibia. If you're detail-driven, solutions-focused, and thrive in a hands-on environment, we want to hear from you.

What’s the role all about?

You'll be the backbone of day-to-day financial operations — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and control across the board. From monthly payroll to preparing annual financial statements, your work will directly support strategic decisions and business growth.

What you'll be doing:

  • Prepare financial reports, monthly consolidations, and annual financial statements
  • Complete regulatory returns and liaise with SARS
  • Maintain general ledger and inter-company accounts
  • Control the asset register and enforce internal financial controls
  • Oversee monthly payroll and supplier payments
  • Manage bank, debtors, and creditors reconciliations
  • Support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and audit preparation

What we’re looking for:

  • BComm in Accounting (Honours preferred)
  • Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in a similar accounting role
  • Experience in consolidated reporting
  • Proficiency in Caseware essential, Xero advantageous
  • Strong understanding of VAT, tax, and regulatory frameworks 
  • Excellent communication, self-management, and attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize under pressure and drive solutions independently

What’s in it for you?

  • Hybrid work model with cross-border exposure
  • A collaborative, growth-minded finance team
  • Autonomy to improve processes and drive efficiency
  • Competitive compensation and ongoing learning opportunities

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now and bring your financial expertise to a team that values accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch — follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.