Financial Accountant (SAIPA) - Cape Town Northern Suburbs
Network Finance · Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Network Finance is looking for a motivated SAIPA-qualified Financial Accountant to join a growing business in Cape Town's Northern Suburbs. This permanent role offers exposure to financial reporting, tax, compliance, treasury, and business operations. It is a great fit for someone with at least 2 years of accounting experience who wants to broaden their skills and build a long-term career in a stable, high-performing finance team.
About the role
Join a respected and expanding business as a Financial Accountant, where you will gain exposure to all aspects of accounting within a collaborative and dynamic finance team. This permanent role is ideal for a driven SAIPA-qualified professional who is eager to broaden their experience across financial reporting, taxation, compliance, treasury, and business operations.
You will play a key role in supporting the financial integrity of the business, contributing to strategic decision-making, and helping drive operational success. The company is looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys a fast-paced environment, and continuously seeks ways to improve processes.
Application note: If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on the database for future suitable roles. For more information, contact Chantelle Strauss, Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- SAIPA registration is essential
- Minimum 2 years' accounting experience
- Sound understanding of accounting principles, tax compliance, and financial reporting
Responsibilities
- Manage the full accounting function and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, reconciliations, and journals
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
- Prepare and submit VAT, payroll, and income tax returns
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Northern Suburbs, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Bachelor
- Salary
- R41,667 to R45,833 per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This role is perfect for a newly qualified SAIPA accountant who wants to move beyond textbook accounting and get hands-on exposure to the full finance function. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your SAIPA registration and at least two years of relevant experience. Highlight any work you have done with VAT, payroll tax, and management accounts, as these are core to the role. In the interview, be ready to talk about how you have improved a financial process or solved a reconciliation issue. The company values people who take ownership, so have examples ready that show you are proactive and detail-oriented.
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