Financial Services

Senior Accountant

Communicate Recruitment·Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Financial ServicesmanagerFULL_TIME
-Closes Dec 1, 2026

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: Assist with the timely compilation and distribution of management accounts across five entities Ensure all approvals and authorisations are obtained to support the smooth running of daily operations Assist with the preparation of annual operational and production budgets across all five entities Compile and submit all statutory returns within the area of responsibility Monitor and clear system suspense accounts, including the review of applicable reconciliations Manage and develop staff to ensure productivity, operational efficiency, and succession planning Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, budgets, and forecasts, including budget versus actual variance analysis Facilitate intercompany account transfers and related-party transactions Prepare and approve journal entries submitted by junior staff members Support internal and external audit processes by providing supporting schedules and documentation Oversee VAT submissions, reconcile VAT control accounts, and liaise with SARS on VAT queries and requests Ensure production orders are completed accurately and on time, with all consumption and costing captured correctly Participate in monthly stock takes and review stock documentation to verify stock variances Maintain and manage the fixed asset register. Designation: CA(SA) Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile and to view all our Financial recruitment vacancies. Let us assist you with your career. For further Finance jobs, Accountant jobs, Financial Manager vacancies and Management Accountant vacancies. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database and we will connect with you with any other suitable roles or positions.

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Company

Communicate Recruitment

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

manager

Valid until

December 1, 2026

Created

November 3, 2026

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