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Financial Accountant

Outsourced CFOBellville, ZA

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Job title : Financial Accountant

Job Location : Western Cape, Bellville

Deadline : October 30, 2025

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Our client is a leading transport management company operating across Africa, specializing in logistics solutions for blue-chip clients. With a group structure comprising over 10 entities, they are seeking a Financial Accountant to manage high-level financial reporting and compliance. Reporting directly to the CEO / CFO, the role focuses on monthly management accounts, statutory compliance, tax, budgeting, and audit preparation — with no responsibility for debtors, creditors, or junior staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong self-starter looking to grow into a Senior Financial Accountant or FM role.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare monthly management accounts for all group entities

Compile and review financial statements in Draftworx for audit

Maintain compliance with Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, COID, BBBEE, and CIPC returns

Oversee fixed asset registers and prepare weekly / monthly commission and sales reports

Conduct reconciliations, tax planning, and manage annual budgets

Collaborate on Skills Development and Employment Equity Reporting

Provide insights and flag discrepancies directly to the CEO

Maintain high standards of financial data accuracy, security, and reporting

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or related field (BCom or similar)

Completed SAIPA Articles (or due for completion by Dec 2024)

Solid experience in technical accounting and statutory reporting (not audit-focused)

Prior experience preparing reviews for auditors

Advantageous : Familiarity with Sage Evolution, Pastel Payroll, Draftworx, and Winfreight TMS (training provided)

Skills & Attributes

Strong sense of responsibility and accountability

Able to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Highly organized, with attention to detail and excellent time management

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Comfortable in a structured, administrative office environment

Benefits

Based at head office – no travel to warehouses required

Private office setup, standard hours 8 : 00–17 : 00 (or 7 : 30–16 : 30)

Birthday leave, wellness half-days on Fridays (performance-based), and monthly performance bonuses (instead of annual)

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Financial Accountant • Bellville, ZA