Statutory Reporting and Compliance Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF023521/LSa

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

850 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A long-standing export-driven manufacturing business is looking to appoint a Statutory Reporting and Compliance Accountant to strengthen their finance team. If you enjoy working at the intersection of technical accounting, regulation, and business operations, this is the opportunity for you!

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Perform reconciliations between fixed asset registers and the General Ledger to ensure accuracy and completeness Assist with annual fixed asset verification processes and physical asset counts Track and monitor capital expenditure, ensuring alignment with approved budgets Compile and prepare Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in full compliance with IFRS standards Oversee and coordinate the external audit process, including managing timelines, deliverables, and supporting schedules Address and resolve audit queries promptly, ensuring accuracy and completeness Maintain continuous audit readiness by ensuring financial records and processes meet required standards throughout the year Prepare and review corporate income tax calculations and ensure accurate, timely submissions Oversee VAT returns, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and fully supported by underlying financial records Ensure full compliance with both local and international VAT regulations, particularly relating to exports and cross-border transactions Manage engagement with tax authorities, including handling SARS audits, verifications, and information requests Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation and evaluate their potential impact on the business Collaborate with international distribution entities and external service providers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance Support statutory reporting obligations across foreign distribution operations Non-Negotiable Qualifications: CA(SA) \/ AGA(SA) \/ PA(SA) or ACCA Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.

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