We are looking for a Accountant in City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality, WC

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

South Africa & Namibia | Bellville South, Cape Town

Location: Bellville South, Cape Town

Work Arrangement: Fully In-Office

Start Date: 1 November 2026 (Ideally)

Level: Mid–Senior

Portfolio: South Africa & Namibia

About the Opportunity

Our client is looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to take ownership of the full

accounting function across South African and Namibian operations.

This is a hands-on role suited to an accountant who is comfortable managing the full accounting

cycle, working across multiple entities, handling cross-border transactions and statutory compliance,

and providing guidance to junior finance staff.

You will play a key role in ensuring both entities maintain accurate financial records, meet reporting

deadlines and remain compliant with their respective tax and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Function Accounting

• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function for both the South African and

Namibian entities.

• Maintain accurate general ledgers and ensure clean month-end close-offs.

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including income statements, balance sheets and

cash flow reporting.

• Post and review journals and ensure accounting records are complete and accurate.

Banking, Treasury & Intercompany

• Perform bank reconciliations and manage cash flow requirements.

• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and recharges.

• Manage cross-border fund transfers and multi-currency transactions.

• Assist with foreign exchange and cross-border regulatory requirements.

Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll

• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, including ageing.

• Oversee supplier and third-party payments.

• Validate and approve monthly payroll.

• Ensure payments and banking transactions are processed accurately and securely.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare, calculate and submit SARS VAT, PAYE and corporate tax-related returns.

• Coordinate statutory and tax compliance requirements for the Namibian entity.

• Work with relevant advisors and authorities where required.

• Ensure both entities remain compliant with applicable local and cross-border requirements.

Team Supervision

• Supervise and mentor junior finance staff, including clerks and bookkeepers.

• Review their work and take responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of financial

outputs.

• Provide guidance and support to the broader finance function.

Audit & Financial Statements

• Prepare audit files, financial schedules and supporting documentation.

• Provide accurate accounting records and information to external auditors.

• Support the preparation and completion of annual financial statements for both entities.

• Ensure reporting and audit deadlines are met.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Mid-to-senior level Financial Accounting experience with strong full-function accounting

exposure.

• Experience managing the accounting function for multiple entities, ideally including a

foreign entity or cross-border operation.

• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, AP, AR, cash management

and month-end reporting.

• Practical experience with SARS tax and statutory compliance.

• Exposure to Namibian accounting/tax requirements would be highly advantageous.

• Experience with cross-border transactions, intercompany accounting and multi-currency

reconciliations.

• Previous experience supervising, mentoring or reviewing the work of junior finance staff.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and take ownership of the

finance function.

• Excellent organisational and deadline-management skills.

Qualifications

A relevant accounting/finance qualification is required.

Professional registration or progression towards professional designation such as SAIPA, CIMA or

CA(SA) will be advantageous.

Important

This is a fully in-office position in Bellville South, Cape Town, and candidates must be able to

commute to the office daily.

Candidates with genuine experience managing full-function accounting across multiple entities

and/or a cross-border portfolio are particularly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration

Market-related and highly competitive, dependent on qualifications, experience and relevant dual-

entity/cross-border accounting exposure.

Start Date: 1 November 2026 (ideally)

If you have the accounting expertise, ownership mindset and cross-border exposure required for this

role, please submit your updated CV and a brief covering letter highlighting your experience across

multiple entities, team supervision and South African/Namibian tax and statutory compliance.