Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF024438/SL

Date posted:

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

500 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A proudly South African brand is expanding its finance team and is looking to connect with a commercially minded Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key financial functions across property rentals, debtors, reporting, and compliance while partnering with various departments across the business. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting strategic decision-making through meaningful reporting and analysis. If you enjoy working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

Manage the full rental accounting function, including rent schedules, utilities, lease reconciliations, turnover rent calculations, and landlord payments
Maintain accurate records of property leases, rental guarantees, deposits, and landlord information
Reconcile rental and utility accounts, investigate variances, and ensure accurate financial reporting
Oversee debtor accounting, including invoicing, allocations, reconciliations, collections, and statement distribution
Monitor and maintain debtor and creditor age analyses, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding balances
Compile and analyse promotional revenue, rebate, discount, and voucher reports for management reporting purposes
Manage voucher reconciliations and recovery processes in line with company procedures and deadlines
Prepare monthly financial reports, including rental, utilities, promotional revenue, and operational reporting
Assist with month-end processing, journals, accruals, provisions, and general ledger reconciliations
Support annual audit processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights, reporting, and operational support
Assist with ad hoc financial projects and process improvement initiatives as required

Skills & Experience:

Minimum 5 years’ Min experience
Full accounting function

Qualification:

Diploma or Finance related Degree

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