Financial Accountant
Finance/Accounting - Finance/Accounting Management Western Cape CONTRACT R60 000,00 - R80 000,00 (PER MONTH) Job Summary Company and Job Description Our client is seeking a highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to take ownership of a broad range of accounting, reporting and supervisory responsibilities. The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter who can work independently, identify priorities, resolve issues and deliver accurate work with minimal supervision. The role offers exposure to senior-level finance responsibilities, including financial reporting, cash management, audit preparation and oversight of bookkeepers. Experience within the Oil & Gas industry will be advantageous, while exposure to ERP implementations, rollouts and integrations will be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities * Oversee and support the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense claims and purchase orders. * Support month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of subsidiary and group annual financial statements, audit schedules and supporting documentation. * Review bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are investigated and resolved promptly. * Manage day-to-day cash management activities, including monitoring cash balances, preparing short-term cash flow forecasts and coordinating funding requirements. * Prepare cash calls and drawdown notices, including supporting calculations, schedules and reconciliations. * Prepare accurate and timely management and regulatory reporting, supporting schedules and draft reports. * Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports and other finance-related documentation. * Proactively identify reporting requirements, resolve issues and drive reporting processes through to completion. * Lead and supervise bookkeepers, setting priorities, reviewing the quality and completeness of work, providing guidance and ensuring deadlines are met. * Communicate proactively with internal stakeholders and team members to coordinate deliverables and resolve issues. * Assist with year-end procedures, subsidiary and group AFS preparation and audit processes. * Undertake additional finance, reporting and administrative responsibilities as required. * Handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality.…
Western Cape is an important market for jobs and professional roles in South Africa. The Western Cape mixes tourism, agriculture, tech, and creative industries with strong municipal and NGO hiring. Cape Town roles often attract national applicants, so local availability can be an advantage. Hospitality, wine and agriculture, software, design, and green-energy projects are common. Seasonal hiring spikes around summer; graduate programmes often open in the first half of the year. Peak-season traffic and long commutes from outlying towns can affect reliability. Mention clearly whether you can work on-site in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or surrounding areas.
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