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Are you looking to take full ownership of the finance function in a dynamic, multi-entity environment? This is your opportunity to make a real impact, not just crunch numbers.

My client is part of a growing group of companies and need a hands-on Financial Manager who thrives on responsibility. You’ll manage end-to-end accounting for one or two entities, working closely with operations to drive financial clarity and insight.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own the full accounting cycle — from supplier and customer invoicing to reconciliation’s and month-end reporting
• Manage accounts payable and receivable with precision and follow-through
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts and insightful variance analysis
• Lead cash-flow management and forecasting for your entities
• Ensure VAT submissions and statutory compliance are met
• Support annual audit processes and liaise with external auditors
• Maintain strong internal controls and robust financial records
• Collaborate with group and operational stakeholders to inform decision-making

What we’re looking for:

• BComm in Accounting / Financial Management (essential)
• 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance manager role OR completed SAICA/SAIPA articles
• Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Clear communicator, especially when working with non-finance colleagues
• SME or multi-entity experience is a definite plus

What’s in it for you:

• A role with real autonomy and visible impact
• Hybrid working with a professional and collaborative culture
• Exposure to group finance with room to grow into broader responsibilities
• A supportive environment where initiative is valued

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

Not your typical Finance Manager role.  This is a build, lead and stabilise opportunity in a global business — perfect for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making things work.
Who is the client?

Our client is a well-established, global professional services organisation operating across the US, Europe and emerging markets. They are transitioning part of their finance shared services function from abroad to South Africa and are looking to appoint a permanent Finance Shared Services Manager to lead this change.

What will you be doing:

This is a hands-on finance operations leadership role, focused on shared services and consulting / project billing.

You will:

• Lead the transition of the finance shared services function from the abroad to South Africa
• Build and manage a local shared services team in South Africa
• Take ownership of AR, AP, consulting billing, commissions and month-end processes
• Oversee and troubleshoot system integrations between project accounting and ERP systems
• Act as the link between Finance and IT to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency
• Improve controls, processes and automation within the shared services environment
• Engage closely with internal stakeholders and international counterparts

What the role requires:

• Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Minimum 5 – 8 years’ experience in a shared services or outsourced consultancy environment
• Strong experience in project-based billing environments
• Solid understanding of ERP systems (NetSuite advantageous) and project accounting systems
• Good working knowledge of system integrations and finance process flows
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

What’s in it for you:

• Permanent role within a global, well-structured organisation
• Opportunity to lead and shape a shared services function in South Africa
• Flexible working arrangements and a people-centric culture
• Exposure to international operations and stakeholders
• A role that offers both operational ownership and process improvement opportunities

If you have not received feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. 

Are you a SAP expert, been part of implentation projects or improvements and looking for a new challenge? Then please do reach out to me! 

Why join this team? 

• Join a purpose‑driven organisation committed to advancing healthcare and protecting lives
• Work within a highly skilled finance team driving system optimisation and business process excellence
• Contribute to impactful projects in a regulated, manufacturing‑focused environment
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to enhance SAP processes and support continuous improvement across the business

What you will be doing: 
SAP FI/CO Functional Leadership

• Lead and optimise core FI/CO business processes
• Drive end‑to‑end SAP FI/CO improvements aligned with finance strategy
• Design, implement, and maintain key CO functionalities (cost centres, internal orders, product costing, variance analysis, month‑end processes)
• Ensure accurate integration of FI/CO with MM, SD, and PP modules
• Support financial reporting, compliance, and audit readiness

Production Planning & MRP Integration

• Collaborate with IT, PP, and Supply Chain to optimise integration across FI/CO and PP/MM
• Lead product cost planning, cost estimates, and production order costing
• Define business rules for MRP‑driven procurement and inventory transactions
• Support Material Ledger, actual costing, batch costing, and production variance analysis

Sales & Distribution (SD) Integration

• Ensure financial integration of SD processes with FI/CO
• Validate financial flows for invoicing, revenue recognition, billing, and CO‑PA
• Ensure accurate postings of revenue, COGS, and receivables
• Validate pricing procedures and compliance‑aligned order‑to‑cash controls

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate fit‑gap analysis, blueprinting, and solution design workshops
• Manage FI/CO change requests, UAT, and post‑implementation support
• Lead data migration for finance and controlling master/transactional data
• Deliver training, support change management, and drive continuous improvement

Additional Responsibilities

• Support business planning and forecasting
• Produce management and financial reporting
• Track KPIs and ensure adherence
• Conduct product costing and reporting
• Support business intelligence and insights reporting

What we are looking for: 

• 5–7 years of SAP FI/CO experience, including a full‑cycle implementation in manufacturing or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong understanding of production costing, inventory valuation, and FI/CO integration with PP/MM
• Experience in regulated industries with knowledge of compliance frameworks (e.g., GMP)
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership skills
• Experience with SAP FI/CO, Fiori apps, reporting tools, and S/4HANA Finance

Benefits and unique aspects: 

• Opportunity to work in a mission‑driven, high‑impact organisation
• Exposure to advanced SAP environments (including S/4HANA Finance)
• Collaboration across multiple business units and technical domains
• Chance to influence finance systems strategy and key business processes

Please note if you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

Our client, a well-established financial services company, is seeking to appoint an Accountant to join their finance team based in Bellville, Western Cape. This is a hands-on, analytical role suited to a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys working with large data sets, systems, and operational finance processes within a structured, regulated environment.

About the role: 
This role sits across core finance and premium collections, with a strong emphasis on premium income, reconciliations, and data management. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial and premium data, while also supporting month-end processes, working papers, and financial reporting. The role offers exposure to insurance accounting, IFRS, and financial systems, with the opportunity to grow in responsibility as the finance function evolves.
What you will be doing: 

• Processing and reviewing daily accounting entries related to premium income
• Working extensively with large data sets, beyond Excel, using tools such as Microsoft Access and/or SQL
• Reconciling premium income, collections, rejections, and suspense accounts
• Posting journals and maintaining accurate general ledger records
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparing supporting schedules and working papers for financial reporting
• Supporting audit processes and responding to auditor queries
• Assisting with VAT, tax, and regulatory reporting
• Preparing variance analysis, management reports, and basic dashboards

Who we are looking for: 

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles (SAICA preferred)
• 1–2 years’ post-articles experience in financial services or insurance advantageous
• Strong understanding of IFRS fundamentals; exposure to IFRS 16 and IFRS 17 beneficial
• Advanced Excel skills; Microsoft Access and/or SQL experience highly advantageous
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Systems-oriented, proactive, and eager to continuously learn and improve
• Comfortable working in a fully office-based environment

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Join our dynamic team as an Accountant, where you’ll collaborate across finance, operations, and customer‑focused teams, gain valuable exposure to senior leadership, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment that values accuracy, ownership, and efficiency.

Why join this team? 

• Support the CFO with financial control, reporting, and oversight
• Play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance
• Work across multiple business areas, contributing to financial planning and decision‑making
• Join a growing and dynamic finance function with meaningful exposure to leadership

What you will be doing: 

Monthly Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and variance analysis
• Update master schedules and review financial information for accuracy
• Compile monthly balance sheet reconciliations

Cost Control

• Review expenditure reports
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with annual budgets
• Maintain monthly rolling forecasts

Cashflow

• Prepare and update monthly cashflow forecasts

External Audit

• Compile audit files and review finance team outputs
• Assist auditors with queries and supply required documentation

Supplier Management

• Review invoices captured on QuickBooks
• Ensure accurate GST treatment and timely processing
• Review supplier reconciliations and resolve reconciling items
• Review and release supplier payments

Payroll

• Submit payroll changes and updates
• Import payroll journals and ensure taxes are paid timeously

Stock Management

• Oversee monthly stock counts and conduct spot checks
• Ensure stock processes are followed and issues addressed with operations

Fixed Assets

• Maintain and review the fixed asset register
• Conduct spot checks and review depreciation journals

Accounts Receivable

• Review revenue invoices and monthly billing
• Review debtor age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts

GST & Statutory

• Prepare GST reports and returns
• Ensure timely submission and payment
• Reconcile GST monthly

Ad Hoc Financial Support

• Calculate daily occupancy metrics
• Prepare royalty calculations, sponsorship and insurance schedules
• Support business with additional financial requests

What we are looking for: 

• Financial degree
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Financial Accountant
• Strong QuickBooks experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, problem‑solving, planning and organisation
• High integrity and relationship‑building capability

Benefits and unique aspects: 

• Broad exposure across the finance function
• Opportunity to drive process improvements
• Hands‑on involvement in audits, budgeting, and forecasting
• Ability to contribute to strategic decision-making

Please note if you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

My client a successful medium sized accounting and audit firm is looking to employ an Audit Manager to assist with technical work for their own portfolio of clients as well as managing the team. Close-knit, committed team culture. The ideal candidate would be a client focused, professional and ethical individual with strong technical abilities.

Why join this team? 

• Established medium‑sized accounting and audit environment with a close‑knit, committed team culture
• Work alongside supportive leadership in a professional, client‑focused environment
• Role suited to someone ethical, technically strong, and dedicated to excellent client service

What you will be dong: 

• Review financial statements with precision to ensure regulatory accuracy and compliance
• Calculate and submit tax returns for businesses, trusts, and individuals
• Advise clients on complex tax matters and strategies to improve tax efficiency
• Prepare financial statements aligned with relevant accounting standards
• Manage a team of 15 staff and collaborate closely with the practice manager and business partner

What we are looking for: 

• CA(SA) qualification (minimum requirement)
• At least 5 years post‑qualification experience within a small accounting practice
• Excellent interpersonal and problem‑solving skills
• Strong client service orientation—non‑negotiable
• Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail, ethical conduct, and professionalism
• Strong technical competence across accounting and audit functions

Benefits and unique aspects: 

• Ability to run and grow your own portfolio
• Leadership experience through team management
• Exposure to diverse client needs across accounting, tax, and audit

Please note if you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

Ready to step into a high-impact finance role within a global engineering powerhouse?

This is your chance to join a company with a strong international footprint, delivering complex infrastructure and resource projects across Africa and beyond. You’ll be part of a tight-knit finance team in Cape Town, working alongside industry experts and project leaders to drive financial excellence in multi-phase engineering ventures.

What the role is all about:

As Senior Accountant, you’ll lead financial reporting, oversee project accounting, and support compliance across the board. It’s a hands-on role with real influence, ideal for someone who thrives in a structured yet dynamic environment where accuracy and strategic thinking are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements aligned with IFRS/GAAP standards
• Own the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial close processes
• Monitor WIP, project profitability, and cost alignment with budgets
• Oversee tax compliance and coordinate with external auditors
• Collaborate with Project Managers to control costs and support billing/claims accuracy
• Manage multi-currency transactions and help mitigate FX risk
• Drive continuous improvements in reporting processes and ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

What we’re looking for:

• BCom in Accounting; CA(SA), CIMA or similar qualification highly advantageous
• 5+ years’ experience in a finance role, EPCM, construction or engineering industry preferred
• Solid understanding of project accounting, tax, and international reporting standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
• South African citizen or permanent resident, based in Cape Town

What’s in it for you:

• Be part of a global company with world-class engineering projects
• Work alongside industry experts in a high-performing, collaborative team
• Exposure to international operations and complex financial environments
• Real growth and learning opportunities in a stable, well-respected organisation

Apply now to join a business where your financial expertise will help power transformative projects across the continent.

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

Reputable investment house’s fund operations team seeks a qualified CA(SA) candidate with to join a specialist team with a focus on AML, FATCA, CRS etc regulations on the institutional client operations space.  

Why join this team? 

• Be part of a specialised team ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple regions
• Contribute to strengthening operational excellence and risk controls across institutional operations
• Engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders, auditors, and clients at a senior level

What you will be doing: 

• Ensure new and updated legislation is understood and implemented across operational teams
• Implement and maintain controls and processes for AML, FATCA, CRS, POPIA, complaints and errors
• Report on compliance statuses, including AML, suspicious transactions, FATCA, productivity and service metrics
• Develop team members and ensure process documents remain updated
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; respond to enquiries accurately and timeously
• Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders for ISAE3402 updates and completion
• Act as the point person for compliance and regulatory queries from the business
• Review control environments, ownership, and special‑consideration sign‑offs for client information
• Perform transaction anomaly and cash‑threshold reporting
• Analyse daily client screening results; check databases against sanctions and terrorism lists
• Implement controls ensuring complete and up‑to‑date data
• Perform FATCA/CRS reporting to relevant tax authorities
• Identify non‑compliance risks or data quality issues and escalate appropriately
• Ensure team training needs are met, including onboarding and refresher training
• Interpret CRM flows; support design and implementation of automated workflows for client risk profiling
• Perform data‑quality CAATs
• Develop process notes for training and daily operational use

What we are looking for: 

• Minimum of CA(SA) qualified
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role with focus on business process and regulatory knowledge
• Experience in asset management regulations, particularly AML, FATCA, POPIA and CRS
• Strong understanding of compliance matters and ability to facilitate training and projects
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication and presentation skills
• Strong MS Word and Excel skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritise effectively and work independently
• Proven track record of delivering on initiatives

Benefits and unique aspects:

• Exposure to multi‑region regulatory environments
• Opportunity to influence compliance frameworks and operational efficiency
• Be part of a value-driven, professional investment business

If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

A proudly South African manufacturing group with a 20-year legacy of quality craftsmanship and growth is looking for a hands-on, people-centered Chief Financial Officer to join their executive leadership team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in steering financial strategy, strengthening controls, and developing a capable finance team within a privately owned, multi-entity business that’s evolving into its next phase of expansion and cultural transformation.

The Opportunity

As CFO, you’ll partner closely with the CEO, COO, and EXCO to lead all aspects of financial management, reporting, and governance. You’ll provide strategic direction while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day operations, bringing insight, rigor, and strong people leadership to a finance function of around ten staff. This is a broad and influential role suited to someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced manufacturing environment and values long-term stability, team development, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function across several entities, driving accuracy, transparency, and accountability
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and management reporting to support sound business decisions
• Strengthen internal controls, systems, and risk frameworks across manufacturing and distribution operations
• Partner with EXCO and operational teams to interpret financial data and drive performance improvement
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and statutory audit requirements
• Oversee stock management, costing, and margin analysis within a high-volume production environment
• Mentor, guide, and develop the finance team — fostering a culture of ownership, trust, and collaboration
• Support business change initiatives including ERP optimisation

What You’ll Bring

• CA(SA) / CIMA or MBA or any other relevant qualification
• 8–10 years’ post-qualification experience in manufacturing, production, or related sectors
• Strong leadership record with proven success managing and developing teams
• Experience in privately owned, multi-entity environments
• Hands-on operational finance skills, particularly in costing, stock, and working capital management
• Sound understanding of governance, compliance, and audit principles
• Balanced communicator with the confidence to influence at both EXCO and factory-floor level
• Strategic yet approachable, pragmatic, and collaborative in style

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

Are you looking to bring your accounting expertise to a hands-on, fast-moving finance team? This role offers a dynamic mix of daily bookkeeping, monthly reporting, and critical operational finance functions, perfect for someone who enjoys ownership, accuracy, and structure.

What the role is about:
You’ll manage full accounting functions, from daily reconciliation’s and supplier matching, to monthly cash flow and budget analysis. You’ll also play a key part in streamlining processes and supporting business decisions through timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily bookkeeping up to Trial Balance, including debtor payments, banking, and POS reconciliation
• Manage debtor queries, special arrangements, settlement discounts, and commission tracking
• Ensure accurate GRV entries, supplier statement references, and FOREX documentation for bank release
• Weekly reconciliation of bank, loan, and creditor accounts, including exception reporting and GP% reviews
• Maintain monthly payment schedules, process intercompany transactions, and manage rep commissions
• Produce monthly management accounts, budget variance reports, and oversee cash flow
• Support annual budget preparation and financial submissions
• Review contracts and suggest system improvements for better financial processes

What They’re looking for:

• Ecommerce or online retail exposure
• Strong all-round accounting experience, including reconciliation’s and reporting
• Confident working with operational data and finance systems
• Detail-focused, deadline-driven, and organised
• Ability to identify process issues and recommend improvements
• Comfortable working across departments to ensure financial accuracy

What’s in it for you:

• Stability and ownership in a full-function accounting role
• Daily variety across operational and strategic finance
• Opportunities to improve systems and influence best practices
• Collaborative team environment with room for growth

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch — follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

A leading manufacturer rooted in Africa, driven by a mission to protect life and strengthen healthcare systems, is looking for a Reporting and Tax Lead to join their team. 

Why join this team?

• Join a passionate, goal‑oriented finance team contributing to work that protects and enhances lives
• Opportunity to lead critical financial reporting and tax functions across multiple entities
• Work in a dynamic, high‑impact environment with exposure to audits, funder reporting, and compliance management

What you will be doing: 
Financial Reporting

• Prepare annual individual and consolidated financial statements aligned with IFRS
• Manage audit requirements and ensure compliance with updated IFRS disclosures
• Prepare quarterly consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
• Compile monthly reporting decks and review management accounts and reconciliations
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for board and committee meetings
• Ensure compliance across VAT, PAYE, insurance, and regulatory submissions
• Coach team members on management accounts and statutory reporting
• Assist with balance sheet forecasting and budgeting cycles
• Maintain a departmental reporting calendar

Tax Compliance

• Prepare provisional and final tax returns, including supporting schedules
• Maintain monthly tax schedules and respond to SARS verification requests
• Review VAT201 and EMP201 submissions
• Liaise with tax consultants and assist with tax memos
• Manage wear‑and‑tear registers and SAP implementation related to tax
• Support funder tax documentation requirements
• Review tax‑related balance sheet reconciliations
• Track tax compliance status

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the financial accounting team as required
• Prepare documents for insurance renewals
• Assist with external, internal, and funder audits
• Participate in SAP improvement projects and lead finance‑related enhancements
• Ensure correct project accounting and capitalisation of expenses
• Monitor and report on funding covenants and attend to all funder reporting needs

What we are looking for: 

• CA(SA) or equivalent qualification
• 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Experience preparing individual and consolidated financial statements
• Strong tax experience including wear & tear, deferred tax, and incentives
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, SAP, and Microsoft Office
• Experience compiling tax returns and managing statutory compliance

Benefits and unique aspects: 

• Opportunity to work in a purpose‑driven organisation with social impact
• Exposure to a wide scope of reporting, governance, and compliance functions
• Involvement in major projects, including SAP improvements and new‑build initiatives
• Career development through mentoring and technical leadership opportunities

Please note if you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

6-Month Contract | Immediate Start | Northern Suburbs, Cape Town

A well-established business in the furniture industry is looking for a hands-on and detail-driven Junior Accountant to join their finance team on a six-month contract.

This role is ideal for someone who is immediately available and looking to gain solid, practical experience within a small, busy finance team. You’ll be involved in the day-to-day accounting function and play an important role in keeping the finance operation running smoothly and accurately.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Daily Sage processing, including banking, invoices, journals, and intercompany transactions
• Accounting reconciliations as required
• General finance administration support
• Assisting with payroll processing from time to time
• Responding to information requests from creditors and internal staff
• Supporting the finance team with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks

What we’re looking for

• Matric (essential)
• Certificate or Diploma in Accounting
• Sage processing experience
• Basic Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Well-organised, reliable, and able to work well in a team
• Good communication skills

Important to note

• This is a six-month contract role
• The successful candidate must be immediately available
• The role is full-time and office-based in the Northern Suburbs

If you’re a Junior Accountant who enjoys being hands-on, values accuracy, and is looking for a solid contract role to build experience, this could be an excellent opportunity.

If you don’t hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.