Senior Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008957/Sam

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Step into a role where your financial expertise shapes real business outcomes. This is perfect for a proactive accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and delivering clear, actionable insights. If you’re driven by results, thrive on collaboration, and want to see the direct impact of your work, this is the opportunity for you.

POSITION INFO:
An established organisation is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong public sector background and solid reporting experience. This role provides the opportunity to work across multiple reporting and compliance processes within a supportive finance environment.

Duties:

Prepare and maintain accurate financial reports and statements
Ensure compliance with public sector regulations and standards
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Support audits and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
Analyse financial data and provide insights to management

Qualifications & Skills:

SAICA or SAIPA qualified
Newly qualified up to 3 years post articles experience
Strong reporting skills
Public sector experience preferred

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact:
Sammy Naude
Recruitment Consultant

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager
Location: Paarl
Salary:
We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented senior accountant / Accounting Manager to lead and oversee our financial operations. This is a key leadership role suited to a driven finance professional who combines strong technical expertise with strategic insight and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Today

Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Step into a role where your financial expertise shapes real business outcomes. This is perfect for a proactive accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and delivering clear, actionable insights. If you’re driven by results, thrive on collaboration, and want to see the direct impact of your work, this is the opportunity for you.
Today

Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Today

Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
About our ClientA Financial Consultancy firm committed to excellence in financial analysis, reporting, and auditing services for their global clients. Specializing in the intricate management and analysis of financial data, they deliver effective insights to enhance client success. With a focus on innovation and strategic growth, the team cultivates a dynamic and supportive culture where professio...
2 days ago

Senior Accountant
Location: Stellenbosch
Salary:
Our client, a well know wine estate, is seeking to employ a senior accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a BComm Accounting Degree and 5 years’ experience.
6 days ago

Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 800 000 Annually
Drive financial insight at the heart of a high-growth, pan-African company. This is a commercially focused accounting role where reporting meets strategy, partnering closely with project and operational leaders. You’ll take ownership of group reporting, capex oversight and business development spend in a complex, multi-entity environment. If you’re a technically strong, forward-thinkin...
8 days ago

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
senior accountant - Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape R50k to R60k Per Month (Negotiable based o
9 days ago

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Location: Cape Town
Salary: Market related
senior accountant - Durbanville, Cape Town, Western Cape R50k to R60k Per Month (Negotiable based o
9 days ago

Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary:
Are you a detailâobsessed, deadlineâdriven accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment? We’re looking for a senior accountant who brings strong technical expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a passion for accurate financial reporting. If you enjoy taking ownership, improving processes, and collaborating with a highâperforming finance team, we’d love to meet yo...
10 days ago

Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town
Salary: 600 000 Annually
Do you truly love accounting — the detail, the structure, the satisfaction of getting everything exactly right? Our client, a well-established and growing firm in Cape Town, is looking for a senior accountant who takes real pride in their profession. Join a team where high standards matter, excellence is expected, and your technical strength and drive for growth will be valued.If you’r...
14 days ago