Accountant

Job Information

• Job Opening ID ZR_17616_JOB
• Hours of Work Full-time with flexibility
• Location Type In Office
• Industry Engineering
• Job Type Permanent
• Salary R35 000 - R40 000
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 13/10/2026
• Please note We know how much effort goes into every application. While we would love to respond to every one, the volume we receive makes this difficult. Our highest placement success is with candidates who have 3+ years of relevant experience. Parenting breaks don't count against you. If you have not heard from us within 21 days, we have been unable to move forward with your application for this role.
• State/Province Western Cape
• City/Town Cape Town
• Country South Africa

Job Description

Delivering strategic financial control and precise account management, this position ensures financial accuracy and regulatory compliance while supporting daily operational performance in the engineering sector. Working standard full-time hours from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, the role offers flexible start and end times to support individual schedules.

This position plays a key role in directing core financial functions, maintaining full general ledger integrity, managing working capital, and providing actionable accounting oversight on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain complete and accurate financial records and management accounts.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions and core ledger transactions.
• Monitor financial workflows to ensure alignment with standard accounting practices.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis reports for operational decision-making.
• Reconcile key bank accounts, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet items on a monthly basis.
• Manage cash flow monitoring, accounts receivable oversight, and payment approvals.
• Ensure statutory compliance including VAT, PAYE, and SARS e-Filing submissions.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Senior Accountant capacity.
• Engineering / Manufacturing industry experience beneficial.
• Proficiency in Pastel Partner.
• BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent financial qualification
• Demonstrated expertise in general ledger maintenance and financial reconciliation

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge or experience with Xero.
• Registration with a recognised professional accounting body (e.g., SAIPA, CIMA, or SAICA)

Benefits

• Flexible work structure