Senior Accountant

Recruiter:

Conova Recruitment

Job Ref:

CPT000513/Sarah

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
About our client:
A software company who implement business software with a full ERP component. The software is one of the biggest players in the ERP space world-wide, and is growing exponentially in South Africa.

About the role:
An experienced, qualified and operationally savvy Accountant to join a small team of smart people. The best fit candidate will have a solid understanding and working knowledge of the mechanics of Accounting in both the practical day-to-day and also regulatory and compliance considerations. You will be required to interact with every level of their clients’ businesses, offering sound business and strategic consulting during the ERP implementation process.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Support and lead the implementation of the software for clients from a finance perspective, ensuring the clients get both a business and strategic benefit from implementing the software.
Propose, support and advise the CEO on strategic initiatives, internal operations and process improvements.
Grow, manage and mentor a finance team to service both internal stakeholders and external client needs.
Ensure best practices in financial processes and controls within both the company and the clients use of the systems.

Requirements:

Degree in Finance, Accounting (or a related degree)
CIMA qualification (advantageous)
Practical and demonstrable working knowledge of the mechanics of the Accounting application within an ERP system
Operational experience preferably in the Manufacturing, Distribution or Supply Chain industries
Effective client interaction / consulting skills
Advanced Excel and Management Reporting skills
Good with data to identify issues and find problems
Solid understanding of Cost Accounting, Landed Costs and Foreign Exchange.
Clear and concise verbal and written communication.

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