Accountant

Recruiter:

O'Brien Recruitment

Job Ref:

598009382

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

A growing investment and acquisitions group is looking to appoint a hands-on Accountant to support the financial and administrative functions across multiple companies within the group.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business in an expansion phase, where the successful candidate will work closely with the Group CFO and gain exposure to multiple entities and business operations.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the full accounting function across multiple companies
General ledger management, journals, reconciliations, trial balance, and month-end processes
Prepare monthly management accounts and annual review files
Assist with budgeting and variance analysis
Prepare VAT and income tax submissions
Support external audits and assist with audit queries
Improve financial processes and maintain strong internal controls
Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

BCom Accounting qualification
SAIPA or similar qualification advantageous
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working on Xero
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
High attention to detail and accuracy
Professional, reliable, and proactive approach

Additional Information:

Remote-based role
Weekly in-person meetings in Somerset West or Constantia
Permanent opportunity
Start date: As soon as possible

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can grow alongside a dynamic and expanding group of companies, we would love to hear from you.

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