Job title : Accountant
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : November 02, 2025
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Job Description
Accountant : Group Services
We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Group Finance team. This role is integral to managing group services accounts, with a strong focus on e-commerce transactions, intercompany reconciliations, and foreign creditors / receivables. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have sound knowledge of accounting principles, and understand operational IT systems. The role also includes managing a small team.Key Responsibilities
E-Commerce
Oversee all online sales platforms, ensuring accurate reconciliation and integration with accounting systems.Monitor and reconcile daily e-commerce revenue.Test and implement new developments in the e-commerce environment.Maintain relationships with third-party payment providers.Resolve all queries relating to online transactions.Foreign Creditors & Imports
Manage foreign currency transactions, including calculation and accounting of exchange rate impacts.Reconcile foreign bank accounts.Oversee costing processes and systems for imported stock.Financial Reporting & Reconciliation
Prepare and process journals, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and support month-end / year-end closes.Assist with financial reporting and provide documentation for audits.Intercompany & Group Services
Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts and transactions.Capture and receipt stock payments.Cash Books & Accounts Receivable
Manage a small debtor’s book, invoicing, and payment options.Review bank reconciliations and assist with daily transfers.Staff Management
Lead and develop a small finance team.Allocate tasks and review work.Provide coaching, training, and performance management.Requirements
Education & Experience
Degree or diploma in Accounting.3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within an accounting department.Skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Experience with Sage, TradeCloud, Salesforce, or order management systems is advantageous.Solid understanding of accounting principles and VAT.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Ability to collaborate across departments with attention to detail and accuracy.Personal Attributes
Independent and team-orientated.Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.Able to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.High integrity and confidentiality.Aligned with company values of respect, trust, innovation, and passion.Accounting / Financial Services jobs