Senior Accountant CA(SA) at Multinational Nutrition Company in Cape Town
Humankind Group · Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A newly qualified CA(SA) role with a well established multinational nutrition company in Claremont, Cape Town. You will manage fixed assets, IFRS 16 reporting, payroll reconciliations, inventory and tax compliance while supporting month end processes. This is a permanent full time position paying R650,000 to R700,000 per year, ideal for someone who wants international reporting exposure in a fast paced finance team.
About the role
This is a permanent, full time Senior Accountant position with a well established multinational nutritional company based in Claremont, Cape Town. The finance team is looking for a newly qualified CA(SA) who is eager to grow within a dynamic accounting environment and thrives under strict deadlines.
You will take ownership of key accounting functions including the fixed asset register, CAPEX planning and depreciation, work in progress calculations, IFRS 16 reporting and reconciliations, payroll reconciliations, inventory movement and cost of sales analysis, VAT and income tax compliance, and the preparation of management accounts. You will also support month end processes and ensure statutory requirements are met.
Application note: Use reference HC006036-Robyn-1 when applying for this role.
Requirements
- Newly qualified CA(SA)
- Strong passion and interest in accounting
- Excellent work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile
- Strong analytical ability with a business focused mindset
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Detail oriented and highly accurate
- Team player who can also plan, coordinate and lead to meet strict deadlines
- Proven ability to manage accounting figures and financial records
- Sound understanding of procurement processes from purchase order to payment is an advantage
- Knowledge of internal controls within a multinational subsidiary environment
Responsibilities
- Manage the fixed asset register including CAPEX planning and depreciation
- Perform work in progress calculations
- Handle IFRS 16 reporting and reconciliations
- Conduct payroll reconciliations and related provisions
- Oversee inventory movement and cost of sales analysis
- Manage VAT and income tax compliance
- Ensure adherence to statutory requirements
- Prepare and review management accounts and support month end processes
Job details
- Organisation
- Humankind Group
- Location
- Claremont, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Senior
- Education
- Postgraduate diploma
- Salary
- R54k to R58k per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
As a newly qualified CA(SA), this role offers you a solid first move into a multinational environment where you will touch IFRS 16, tax and management accounts. Before you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your completed SAICA articles or CA(SA) registration and any exposure you have had to fixed assets, VAT or payroll reconciliations, even if it was during your training contract. In the interview, be ready to talk through a month end process you have handled and how you managed tight deadlines. Also highlight your advanced Excel skills with a concrete example. The reference number HC006036-Robyn-1 is worth keeping on your application, and a short, tailored cover note that speaks to the company's nutrition sector will help you stand out.
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