Financial Accountant
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Cape Town, Western Cape
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Job description
📍 Cape Town (hybrid)
💰 R40k-R55k per month
💡 SAICA, SAIPA, or CIMA qualified/working towards
🚀 Opportunity to join a fast-growing SaaS technology business scaling internationally
Introduction:
A fast-growing technology company transforming the financial services industry is currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team in Cape Town .
This hands-on role will take ownership of core accounting and financial operations across multiple entities, while supporting reporting, cash flow and broader finance activities. It suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment and values accuracy, ownership and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the day-to-day accounting function across multiple entities, maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Oversee core finance operations including invoicing, supplier payments and debtor/creditor management
- Own key balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring issues are identified and resolved promptly
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting to support accurate business decision-making
- Monitor daily cash positions and assist with cash flow planning and forecasting
- Provide accurate inputs into budgets, forecasts and financial models
- Support broader compliance requirements including VAT, payroll, tax, transfer pricing and company secretarial matters
- Help strengthen and streamline finance processes through better documentation, automation and effective use of AI tools
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified or in-progress CIMA, SAIPA, or SAICA qualified, or currently working towards one, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant accounting experience
- Strong hands-on financial accounting experience, including reconciliations and management accounts
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable taking full ownership of work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communicator with an interest in AI, automation and technology, and comfortable working within a high-growth business.
Salary:
- R40,000-R55,000 CTC per month
Found on LinkedIn · Posted 1 months ago · Last checked 1 months ago
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