Senior Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR008368/NC

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

240000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Senior Accountant (Contract / Permanent) - Take the Lead on Complex Government Finance Projects.

POSITION INFO:
A growing public sector consulting environment is seeking a Senior Accountant to partner with that magnifies, simplifies and solves deep business challenges, and integrates with existing teams.

This role suits a confident professional who can work independently, guide others, and take ownership of public sector financial outcomes.

The Role:
You will play a senior role on client-facing public sector projects, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and delivery across municipalities and government entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversight of financial reporting aligned to GRAP and PFMA
Reviewing and guiding work performed by junior team members
Managing audit processes and liaising with auditors
Supporting municipalities with compliance, reporting, and controls
Providing financial insight and problem-solving on complex matters

Experience & Qualifications:

Completed Accounting degree
Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA)
Registered or eligible with a professional accounting body
5–10 years accounting experience, with public sector exposure
Strong working knowledge of GRAP, PFMA, and municipal finance
Comfortable working across multiple projects and locations
Willingness to travel

Why This Role?:
This position offers senior-level exposure, leadership responsibility, and the chance to work on meaningful public sector projects with visible impact.

Apply now!

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