Financial Accountant

About the position

Career Opportunity: Financial AccountantJob Title: Financial Accountant
Location: Montagu, Western Cape (Winelands)
Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage
Reports To: Finance Manager/Head of Finance
Application Closing Date: 30 January 2026

Are you a technically strong Financial Accountant with completed articles and a solid understanding of financial reporting, controls, and compliance?

A renowned and established organisation within the FMCG / Food & Beverage sector is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their finance team based in Montagu, Western Cape. This opportunity is ideal for a professional who is either based in the area or open to relocation to the Winelands region.

The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, month-end processes, statutory compliance, and supporting operational decision-making within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
  
  
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of general ledger accounts.
  
  
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal accounting policies.
  
  

Month-End, Compliance & Controls

• Manage month-end close processes, including journals, accruals, and provisions.
  
  
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and financial governance frameworks.
  
  
• Support statutory reporting and tax-related submissions.
  
  
• Assist with internal and external audits.
  
  

Operational & Business Support

• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insights and support.
  
  
• Identify process improvement opportunities within finance and reporting.
  
  
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
  
  

Minimum RequirementsQualification:

• BCom Degree in Accounting or equivalent
  
  
• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
  
  
• SAICA or SAIPA membership (advantageous)
  
  

Experience:

• 2–5 years’ post-articles experience in a financial accounting role
  
  
• FMCG/Food or manufacturing industry experience is advantageous
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical accounting and reporting skills
  
  
• Advanced Excel proficiency
  
  
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
  
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
  
  

How to ApplyIf you meet the above requirements and are open to working or relocating to Montagu, Western Cape:

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Applications close 30 January 2026.

Please consider a 3-5 Day reviewing period for your application, should you not hear back from us after 5 business days, please deem your application as unsuccessful at this time. Our Consultants will be in touch should a similar suitable role that aligns with your experience open. 

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