Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF022462/OP

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Looking for a place where your financial expertise and love for problemâsolving can shine? A well-established organization with international roots is in need of a savvy, detailed-orientated Senior Financial Accountant to be part of their team. In this role, be responsible for managing and overseeing daily accounting operations, preparing financial reports and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes. Act now and apply.

POSITION INFO:

This role involves:
Handling the accounting function for a group of companies
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
Completion of information processes and reports
Preparing and managing reconciliations of bank accounts, ledger accounts, and intercompany balances
Reviewing and approving supplier recons.
Overseeing cash drawdowns requests and the reporting of cashflows to internal stakeholders
Coordinating and facilitating timeous payments to suppliers
Assisting with the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts
Finalizing month end and year-end closing processes
Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal policies
Preparing reports and supporting schedules for external and internal audits
Supervising junior accounting staff and providing guidance and training as needed
Improving systems and procedures and initiating corrective actions
Managing fixed assets register and depreciation calculations
Assisting in implementing financial controls and automation initiatives

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 5–7 years' of experience
Commercial experience in Fishing, Food-Manufacturing, FMCG sector (advantageous)
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations (IFRS or IFRS for SMEs)
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Navision, Oracle)
Strong organizational and time-management abilities

Qualification:
BCom Accounting (or Similar)
ACMA, CGMA, AGA(SA), PA(SA) OR ACCA

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