Accountant

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

63125

Date posted:

Thursday, July 3, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
We're looking for an efficient and detail-driven Accountant to join my client's Finance team within

POSITION INFO:

Are you a meticulous finance professional with strong reconciliation and month-end experience? We're looking for an efficient and detail-driven Accountant to join my client's Finance team in Cape Town.

This is your chance to manage key accounting functions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within the Hospitality, QSR, Retail, and FMCG sectors, from journals and reconciliations to payments, royalty calculations, and month-end reporting.

What You'll Be Doing:

Process a wide range of month-end journals: including pay-outs, depreciation, petty cash, supplier imports, turnover journals, and profit share calculations
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations: franchise loan accounts, accruals, credit cards, mobile apps, and more
Review and reconcile all cashbooks for accurate and timely month-end close
Prepare and release payments on the banking platform within deadlines
Calculate royalty and subscription fees for invoicing, ensuring accuracy before customer statements are sent
Reconcile intercompany loans and accounts payable/receivable
Liaise with external parties such as SARS, banks, lawyers, suppliers, and customers
Reconcile IDTs between GAAP and Pastel
Communicate discrepancies and potential issues timeously with the Head Accountant
Step in to support team members as needed during absences or peak periods

What You'll Bring:

B.Comm or B-Tech degree in Accounting
4+ years' experience in a similar accounting role
Industry background in Hospitality, QSR, Retail, or FMCG is highly beneficial
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Pastel Evolution, and Pastel Payroll
Fluent in English and Afrikaans (written and spoken)

Your Strengths:

Highly analytical with strong problem-solving capabilities
Self-motivated, well-organised, and deadline-driven
Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Comfortable working in a high-pressure, deadline-focused environment
Knowledgeable about up-to-date accounting principles and standards
Demonstrates leadership and mentoring ability
Open to feedback, responsive to change, and focused on continuous growth

Why You Should Apply:

If you're looking to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced, values-driven finance team, this role gives you the platform to manage key financial functions while being surrounded by energetic, driven professionals. You'll gain exposure to dynamic operations and help influence the financial stability of a household brand.

Please note: If you haven't heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We'd still love to stay connected-follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

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