Financial Accountant (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Employment Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join a dynamic finance team on a 6-month maternity cover contract. This role offers exposure to both Operations & Maintenance and Investment Finance, providing the opportunity to work across multiple entities within a growing business.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the full accounting function for the Operations & Maintenance division while supporting the wider finance team across accounting, taxation, reporting and compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Maintenance Finance

• Manage the full accounting function for the Operations & Maintenance business.

• Prepare and issue Operations & Maintenance invoices for internal, external and OTC clients.

• Perform monthly reconciliations and ensure all recoverable costs have been invoiced.

• Monitor contract escalation and expiry dates to ensure timely renewals and fee adjustments.

• Administer the SIM card function for Operations & Maintenance assets.

• Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.

• Assist with the annual budgeting process.

Investment Finance

• Manage debtor follow-ups, reconciliations and analysis.

• Review VAT calculations and returns before submission.

• Prepare weekly payment files.

• Review and approve monthly rooftop invoices and reconciliations.

• Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants during VAT audits.

• Assist with banking administration, including opening and maintaining bank accounts.

• Prepare annual audit files and respond to audit queries.

• Support the finance team with reconciliations, journals, loan accounts and invoicing.

• Review and approve weekly payment runs.

• Assist with Income Tax, VAT and EMP registrations for new entities.

• Support the preparation and submission of annual income tax returns.

• Assist with the preparation and review of annual financial statements.

General

• Provide ad hoc financial support to the Finance Team, Financial Manager and CFO as required.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom Accounting degree.

• AGA (SAICA) membership is advantageous.

• 3–5 years' relevant financial accounting experience.

• Strong knowledge of VAT, financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting principles.

• Experience working across multiple entities is highly advantageous.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using financial accounting systems.

Key Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

• High levels of professionalism and integrity.

What's on Offer

• A 6-month fixed-term maternity cover contract with a well-established organisation.

• Exposure to both Operations & Maintenance and Investment Finance.

• A collaborative, professional finance environment.

• The opportunity to work closely with experienced finance professionals and senior leadership.