Financial Accountant (Permanent)

Job Title: Financial Accountant Start Date: 2026-08-12 - 2026-09-11 Vacancy Type: Permanent CPT001270 Sectors: Agriculture Location: Western Cape , Stellenbosch Salary: (Market related) Brief: accountant|finance|financial accountant|saica FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT STELLENBOSCH – WESTERN CAPE SALARY - Market related Are you a numbers-driven Financial Accountant who does more than simply report the figures? We're looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can combine strong financial accounting, cost analysis, reporting and systems expertise to help management understand the numbers — and use them to make better business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, analysing profitability, improving processes and maintaining rock-solid financial controls. Detail: Maintaining the General Ledger and accurate reconciliations Processing and reviewing journals, accruals and provisions Managing bank, creditor and debtor reconciliations Monitoring Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Assisting with budgets and financial forecasts Analysing actual vs budget variances Providing meaningful financial insights to management Ensuring compliance with VAT, PAYE and Income Tax Assisting with audits and liaising with external auditors Maintaining and improving internal financial controls Performing effective cost accounting Analysing scenarios to identify opportunities to improve profitability Supporting and improving accounting, operational and warehousing systems WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field Minimum 5 years' relevant Financial Accounting experience CIMA or SAICA qualification Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting Understanding of IFRS for SMEs Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: Pivot Tables Advanced functions Automated integration Strong analytical and critical-thinking ability Excellent attention to detail Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines HIGHLY ADVANTAGEOUS Experience within a manufacturing and/or agricultural environment will be a definite advantage, particularly if you have exposure to: Cost Accounting Inventory Accounting Xero Meshed ERP Warehousing systems show more... For more information please contact: Melanie Mancini Apply