Operations

Senior Accountant

The Recruitment People·South Africa, south-africa·Default
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-Closes Oct 20, 2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join their well-established manufacturing company based in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs.The successful candidate will take responsibility for:

Day-to-day financial accounting function across four entities

Monthly management reporting

Month-end and year-end processes

SARS compliance

Payroll oversight

Banking and foreign exchange transactions

Audit coordination

Finance team management

BCom Accounting or related degree

5 years experience

Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles will be advantageous

Pastel experience is essential

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Desired Skills:

management accounts

VAT

Tax

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Company

The Recruitment People

Location

South Africa, south-africa

Employment

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Experience

senior

Valid until

October 20, 2026

Created

October 18, 2026

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