Accountant Ca(Sa) - Stellenbosch

This is your chance to join a high -energy, fast -moving company that’s redefining value across the continent. With a footprint spanning multiple countries, this business is all about growth — for its people and its customers.

We’re looking for a qualified CA(SA) who’s analytical, detail -driven, and eager to deepen their expertise in tax and reporting within a dynamic, multinational environment. You’ll work alongside a supportive finance team that values initiative, accuracy, and continuous improvement, contributing to key financial processes and strategic decision -making across multiple jurisdictions.

If you’re someone who thrives in a vibrant, performance -oriented culture and enjoys turning numbers into actionable insights, this role offers an exciting opportunity to do exactly that.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Prepare and submit income tax calculations and
  returns for several countries, including provisional tax.
  
• Conduct tax compliance reviews and assist with
  any related investigations.
  
• Reconcile tax accounts with statements issued by revenue authorities.
  
• Support the preparation and maintenance of the transfer pricing policy, including related research.
  
• Handle withholding tax submissions across
  multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Perform payroll reconciliations, comparing
  payroll records to the general ledger and posting corrections where required
  (including Balance Sheet and Income Statement reconciliations).
  
• Maintain the fixed asset register: create new
  assets, reconcile the register to the general ledger monthly, and process
  depreciation runs.
  
• Complete bank reconciliations for salary and
  supplier accounts, investigate reconciling items, and process adjustments as
  necessary.
  
• Assist with monthly VAT submissions and perform
  VAT reasonability checks.
  
• Manage intercompany accounts: confirm balances,
  ensure intercompany transfers are processed across entities, and record any
  realised or unrealised foreign exchange adjustments.
  
• Support monthly stock valuation processes and
  adjustments to ensure accurate reporting.
  
• Contribute to Cost of Sales calculations to
  ensure precise reporting on Gross Profit margins per store and entity.
  
• Provide ad hoc assistance to the Financial
  Manager and collaborate closely as needed.
  
• Prepare accurate, detailed monthly cash flow
  statements on time.
  
• Analyse and report key variances between actual
  results and budget to identify monthly shortfalls or surpluses.
  
• Recommend cost -saving measures and operational
  improvements to support financial performance.
  
• Oversee banking activities to ensure adherence
  to company procedures and flag any irregularities.
  
• Deliver timely and accurate weekly and monthly
  financial and analytical reports to management.
  
• Ensure prompt authorisation and processing of
  financial contracts.
  
• Prepare management pack reports, including
  analytical reviews and back -testing of store viability studies.
  
• Present recommendations based on analysis to
  support informed management decisions.
  
• Conduct and update store viability studies to
  ensure timely implementation of findings.
  
• Provide post -implementation back -testing and
  feedback for continuous improvement.
  
• Maintain compliance by:
  

• Overseeing the internal financial control
  environment.
  
• Ensuring ongoing tax compliance and monitoring
  tax penalties.
  
• Maintaining adherence to IFRS / GAAP reporting
  standards.
  

• Coordinate internal control and risk management
  processes.
  
• Plan and manage external audit preparation to
  achieve clean audit results.
  
• Analyse and account for foreign exchange
  movements related to supplier payments.
  
• Undertake additional tasks or projects as
  assigned by the Line Manager.
  

Requirements

• Registered CA(SA) with 1 -2 years post articles
  Financial Accounting experience 
  
• Proficient in Excel at an intermediate level.
  
• Additional qualifications or practical
  experience in international taxation would be an advantage.
  
• Background in Cost Accounting or Tax Accounting
  is preferred.
  
• Possession of a taxation -related certification
  would be beneficial.
  

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
  
• Desirable working location of Stellenbosch
  
• Hands -on exposure to international operations – work across multiple countries and tax jurisdictions, gaining rare experience early in your career.
  
• Room to grow – learn directly from an experienced Financial Manager and leadership team that believes in developing its people.
  
• Vibrant, energetic culture – a young, passionate team where ideas are valued, and hard work gets noticed.
  
• Career progression – clear opportunities to advance within a growing finance team in one of Africa’s largest quick -service brands.