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Senior Financial Accountant Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Senior Financial Accountant
Recruiter:
Innovazi Consulting
Job Ref:
DBN000068/PM
Date posted:
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
SUMMARY:
Senior Financial Accountant | Cape Town
Contract Type: Permanent
A well-established and dynamic organisation is urgently seeking a highly experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team in a consolidated finance function.
This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional who enjoys working across multiple financial disciplines, including financial accounting, management reporting, project finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financial management across both operational and project environments.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements
- BCom Accounting / Finance or equivalent (NQF Level 7 minimum)
- CA(SA) / SAIPA / CIMA or equivalent qualification (preferred)
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in senior financial/accounting roles
- Strong experience in project accounting / project finance / contract accounting
- Solid understanding of IFRS and South African tax legislation
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Strong management accounting and financial reporting experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modelling, reconciliations, reporting)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Sage / Pastel / Xero or similar)
- Strong audit exposure and experience liaising with external auditors
Key Responsibilities
Full Finance Function
- Oversee end-to-end finance operations including reporting, controls, and compliance
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Maintain general ledger integrity and manage month-end close processes
Project / Contract Financial Management
- Manage financial oversight across multiple projects or contracts
- Prepare and monitor project budgets and cost tracking
- Analyse variances and provide insights into project performance
- Support billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition processes
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles
- Develop financial models and cash flow forecasts
- Support strategic financial planning and decision-making processes
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare management accounts and board-level financial reports
- Provide detailed variance analysis and financial insights
- Support senior leadership with data-driven financial recommendations
Audit & Compliance
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and all relevant tax legislation
- Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong ethical standards and financial integrity
- Self-driven with strong ownership and accountability