Financial Accountant

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Network1 Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year
Engineering Excellence Needs Financial Excellence - Lead the Charge.

Step into a world where accuracy matters, timelines are non-negotiable, and your work shapes systems that are trusted worldwide.

As the Accountant within this world-class engineering environment, you'll be the custodian of precision. From IFRS reporting to SAP-driven forecasting packs, you'll support multiple entities in maintaining strict financial discipline and ensuring compliance across all internal and external frameworks.

If you thrive under pressure, excel in fast-moving technical environments, and want your work to contribute to something bigger than the balance sheet - this is your next mission.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Take full ownership of day-to-day financial processing and payment functions for smaller group entities
  • Prepare journals, complete reconciliations, and update TB accounts in line with IFRS
  • Identify financial risks and ensure strict adherence to internal policies and Delegation of Authority
  • Support audits, year-end cycles, and continuous process improvement
  • Compile and capture flash, monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting packs in SAP 
  • Manage inter-company confirmations and prepare annual financial statements
  • Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes, including cash flow reporting to treasury
  • Support project accounting, including budget control, spend tracking, and management input
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards and internal SHEQ, environmental, and energy policies
  • Execute ad hoc reporting and support group financial functions as required

Job Experience and Skills Required:
  • BCom Accounting or equivalent Degree (essential)
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role
  • Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS
  • Advanced Excel, and experience with SAP S/4 Hana (advantageous)
  • Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
  • Strong planning, organisation, and reporting ability
  • Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable in a technical engineering environment

Apply now and join an organisation where precision, discipline, and continuous improvement are the foundation of everything they build.

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I also specialise in recruiting for:
  • Financial Manager
  • Financial Accountant
  • Cost & Management Accountant
  • Reporting Analyst
  • Group Accountant
  • Project Accountant
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