Financial Accountant

Cape Town and Western Cape Tourism, Trade and Investment Promotion Agency - Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing date yi 7 ka July 2026

Purpose

To manage, control and implement financial accounting policies, systems and procedures relating to revenue and expenditure.
The Financial Accountant is responsible for the preparation, processing and execution of financial accounting activities to ensure accurate, complete and timeous financial records.
A key focus of the role will be driving process improvements and operational efficiencies within the finance function.
This includes revenue and receivables management, expenditure and payables management, cash management, financial reporting, and people management.

Requirements

Relevant NQF 7 qualification – Bachelor’s degree in Finance with Accounting as a major.
Relevant NQF 8 qualification – Post graduate degree (BCom/Bcompt honours) (advantageous).
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance environment or completed SAICA/CIMA/ACCA articles.
Working knowledge of relevant Public Sector legislation, e.g. PFMA, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations.
Working knowledge of relevant industry legislation and regulations e.g. POPIA, PAJA, PAIA.
Strong understanding of financial reporting frameworks: International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).
Strong understanding of and a strong commitment to good corporate governance - especially King IV.
High level of report writing skills and presentation skills.
Computer literate with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and explain variances.
Valid driver’s licence.

Skills & Competencies

Strong financial accounting and reconciliation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Sound judgement and decision-making capability.
High attention to detail and quality orientation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Integrity, reliability and professional accountability.
Results-driven with strong organisational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to supervise, guide and support staff within the Financial Accounting section.
Strong technical and professional competence.

Responsibilities

Prepare the full financial accounting cycle across revenue, receivables, expenditure and payables, ensuring accurate processing, allocations and reconciliations in line with approved policies and controls.
Prepare and process journals and adjustments, including accruals, corrections and reallocations, to ensure accurate and complete monthly and year-end financial records.
Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting inputs, including schedules and supporting information for monthly management accounts and reporting requirements.
Manage cash and banking activities, including preparation of cashbooks, bank reconciliations and engagement with banking institutions to resolve queries and support effective cash management.
Administer and control petty cash, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Support audit readiness and compliance by preparing high-quality supporting documentation and audit files, and responding to audit queries in line with GRAP and governance requirements.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and business units to resolve financial queries, improve data quality and ensure alignment between finance and operational activities.
Support the Head: Financial management in identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls within the financial accounting environment, contributing to a more efficient and reliable finance function.
Support and guide junior team members within the Financial Accounting section, ensuring quality outputs and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will report to the Head: Supply Chain Management and Asset
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Should you not have received any response from us within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.