About the position
Description/Synopsys:
Our client, a Boutique Commodities and Investments Business, situated in the heart of Cape Town is seeking a senior accountant who will be responsible for assisting in the financial management of trading contracts, including budgeting, reconciliations, and profit and loss (P&L) tracking across multiple sale agreements. This role supports financial accuracy, contract profitability analysis, and compliance with financial reporting standards. We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn and the energy to thrive in a fast paced environment.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- CIMA qualification will be advantageous
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in financial administration
- Experience with trade finance, budgeting, and contract analysis is highly advantageous
- Familiarity with international trading and pricing structures is beneficial
Responsibilities:
- Budgeting & Financial Planning:
- Assist in developing and monitoring financial budgets related to trading agreements
- Track actual performance against budgets and highlight variances
- Reconciliations & Financial Controls:
- Conduct periodic reconciliations of trading transactions
- Ensure accuracy in invoicing, payments, and financial records
- Support internal finance teams in streamlining reconciliation processes
- Profit & Loss (P&L) Tracking:
- Assist in preparing and analysing P&L statements for various sales contracts
- Ensure correct allocation of revenues and costs for accurate financial reporting
- Identify and report discrepancies in P&L calculations
- Contract & Trade Analysis:
- Support financial assessments of different trading contracts
- Provide insights on cost structures and assist in optimising
- Assist commercial teams in structuring financially viable contracts
- Stakeholder Coordination:
- Collaborate with logistics, operations, and trade teams to ensure seamless financial integration
- Liaise with external partners, including auditors and financial institutions, as required
- Reporting & Compliance:
- Prepare financial reports for internal teams and leadership
- Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements
Soft Skills:
- Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, reconciliations, and P&L tracking
- Proficiency in financial software, Excel/Google sheets, and data analysis tools
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Willingness to travel occasionally if required
- Strong adherence to financial governance and ethical business practices
Desired Skills:
- Budgeting
- Financial Administration
- Microsoft Excel
About The Employer:
For similar vacancies and more exciting opportunities please visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/kingsleyirons-recruitment/www.kingsleyirons.co.zaShould you meet the above minimum requirements, please submit your CV and a copy of your ID and Qualifications to [Email Address Removed] . Please quote the TITLE of this vacancy in the subject line of your email as reference. Our consultants will assess your suitability for the vacancy. Should you not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful, however, we will retain your CV and details on our database in accordance with POPIA and will contact you in the near future should a suitable position become [URL Removed] have the option to “opt-out” and request us to delete your information at any time by sending a mail to admin (@) [URL Removed] / info (@) [URL Removed] you.
