Statutory Reporting Accountant |Contract | CT | Immediate Start

Recruiter:

Stratlab Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PTA000113/Strat

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Stratlab – Where Talent Meets Its People.

We connect brilliant minds with companies that actually get them. Serious about growth, light on the drama.

We’re currently looking for a Statutory Reporting Accountant – ideal for someone hands-on, detail-driven, and ready to make an immediate impact.

At Stratlab, we focus on culture fit, long-term impact, and building relationships that last – because great work happens when people belong.

Think this is you? Let’s make it happen.

POSITION INFO:
Statutory Reporting Accountant (Contract) – Immediate Start
Cape Town Southern Suburbs
R650,000 – R850,000 (depending on experience)
Immediate start | Contract through to end December 2026

A well-established business based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town is urgently seeking a hands-on Statutory Reporting Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary contract due to increased team capacity demands and upcoming audit deadlines.

This role requires someone who can hit the ground running, work independently with minimal onboarding, and take ownership of statutory reporting, compliance, and audit deliverables.
Please note: Only candidates currently based in Cape Town will be considered. Unfortunately, candidates looking to relocate are not being considered for this opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

Full ownership of the Trial Balance and General Ledger integrity
Ensure monthly reconciliations, supporting schedules, and balance sheet accuracy
Prepare Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in line with IFRS
Manage the external audit process and resolve audit queries efficiently
Prepare and review tax schedules, tax computations, and submissions
Oversee VAT returns and ensure local/international compliance
Reconcile and maintain intercompany transactions and balances
Ensure strong financial governance, controls, and regulatory compliance
Manage period-end journals and financial adjustments

Immediate Priority Deliverables:

Audit readiness and managing the upcoming audit process (Audit starts in July)
Drafting AFS independently
Tax schedules and tax computations (Deadline end June)
VAT and compliance management
General ledger / balance sheet integrity and reconciliations

Requirements:

Completed articles / audit-trained preferred
3–5+ years’ experience in financial accounting / statutory reporting
Strong commercial industry experience post articles
Strong experience with:

Financial statement preparation
Tax & VAT compliance
Audit management

Experience in manufacturing
ERP experience
Available immediately / short notice

Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a hands-on technical accountant rather than purely qualified. A CA(SA) would be advantageous, but is not essential.
The ideal person will be:
Detail-oriented and highly accurate
Structured and process-driven
Confident dealing with auditors and regulators
Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
Stable career history with proven reliability

If you are immediately available and based in Cape Town, apply today.

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