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Financial Accountant Jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Financial Accountant
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Financial Accountant
Recruiter:
Network Recruitment
Job Ref:
NFC024023/BDP
Date posted:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Location:
Stellenbosch, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Our client, a reputable business within the services industry, is recognised for its strong financial controls, efficient operations, and consistent delivery of quality outcomes. This opportunity is well suited to a meticulous and proactive finance professional who is eager to take full ownership of the accounting function within a high-performance environment.
In this Accountant role, you will be instrumental in handling the day-to-day financial activities, ensuring the integrity of financial records, maintaining compliance, and supporting senior finance stakeholders with valuable financial insights.
POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the end-to-end accounting function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all financial processes.
- Capture General Ledger transactions and perform regular cashbook reconciliations.
- Complete monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and maintain the integrity of all accounts.
- Oversee and maintain the Fixed Asset Register.
- Compile, reconcile, and submit VAT returns, ensuring compliance and timely payments.
- Prepare weekly cash flow projections to support operational and strategic planning.
- Review and interpret expenses and financial data to identify variances and trends.
- Compile and evaluate management reports, providing clear and actionable insights.
- Support the Finance Director (FD) and Finance Manager (FM) with ad hoc financial tasks and reporting requirements.
Qualifications & Experience:
- B.Com Accounting degree is required.
- 5–8 years’ experience in a similar accounting role.
- Proven experience managing a full accounting function.
- Proficient in accounting systems such as Pastel and BPO.
- Strong MS Excel capabilities (advanced level) & Sage.
- Exposure to commission calculations would be beneficial.
- High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Trustworthy, with a high regard for confidentiality.
- Able to meet tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
- Willing to put in additional hours during peak periods such as month-end.
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and contribute meaningfully within a results-driven organisation, let’s connect and explore this opportunity further.
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