Newly qualified CA(SA)

A well established and growing business in Cape Town is seeking a Newly qualified CA(SA) to join its finance team. This is a hands-on role ideal for a finance professional who enjoys a dynamic work environment is confident in managing full accounting functions and thrives in contributing to financial strategy and business growth

The ideal candidate will bring experience in managing reporting month-end processes budgets statutory compliance and working with external auditors. This role also presents the opportunity to support systems development automation and business process optimization

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and finalise month-end accounts through to management account level
• Analyse and investigate variances within the profit and loss statement identifying and explaining anomalies
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure all income and expenditure is accurately recorded and accounted for
• Compile and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain financial integrity
• Manage assigned areas of the annual budgeting process and contribute to broader budgeting activities
• Prepare audit lead schedules and take ownership of key audit areas during financial year-end
• Maintain robust financial controls and support the ongoing development of effective reporting frameworks
• Play an active role in supporting the finance teams day-to-day operations and overall performance
• Aid the Senior Financial Accountant and Financial Executive on various ad hoc projects and assignments

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• BCom Accounting / BAcc / BCompt or equivalent accounting degree
• Must be a CA(SA) SAICA registered or eligible to register with completed articles
• Minimum of 36 years experience in a full-function accounting role including articles
• Experience in preparing financial statements and management accounts essential
• Previous exposure to working in the manufacturing or FMCG industry an advantage

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to perform under high levels of pressure
• Excellent reconciliation skills
• Assertive
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Solutions-driven
• Solid and dependable team player
• Adherence to strict deadline
• Good time management skills and able to work to multiple deadlines concurrently