Job title: Financial Accountant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs
Job published: 21/08/2025
Job ID: 65619

Job Description

Join a well-established group of companies with over 35 years in business, offering logistics and financial expertise across multiple entities as a a Financial Accountant. This role is suitable to an individual that recently completed their SAIPA articles. 

What you will be doing:

  • Manage all daily accounting transactions
  • Audit financial transactions and documents
  • Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations
  • Compute taxes, handle tax planning, and prepare tax returns
  • Perform daily, monthly, and annual closings
  • Conduct timely bank reconciliations and reporting
  • Manage trail balances, balance sheets, and profit/loss statements
  • Prepare budget forecasts and publish financial statements
  • Report on financial health and liquidity
  • Safeguard financial data confidentiality and manage backups

What we are looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Financial Accounting
  • Recently completed SAIPA Articles 
  • Strong technical ability with reporting and statutory reporting experience
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Problem-solving mindset with excellent communication skills
  • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and accurate
  • Strong time management and prioritisation skills

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