The Faircape Group is an expanding and dynamic organisation with diverse business interests across Healthcare, Retirement Holdings, Telecommunications and ISP services, Utility Management and Infrastructure Installation, Property Management, and more.

As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking a strong Financial Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional who is looking to grow within a structured, high-performing environment.

You will support the preparation of management accounts, reconciliations, statutory submissions, and financial reporting across multiple entities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants exposure to a complex group structure and is eager to develop into a more senior finance role over time.

If you are analytical, accurate, and ready to build your career within a stable and ambitious organisation, this opportunity is for you.

Why Join Faircape?

At Faircape, we believe in rewarding performance and creating a work environment that supports your well-being and success. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Above market-related salaries – We pay for excellence
• Quarterly Performance Bonuses
• Long Service Leave
• Free Barista-Made Coffee ☕
• Subsidised Snack Vending
• Employee Discounts on ISP Packages
• Flexible Working Hours (06h30 – 18h30 by approval)
• Subsidised Parking

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts (income statements, balance sheets and schedules)
• Performing reconciliations (bank, creditors, debtors and general ledger)
• Supporting Budget vs Actual variance analysis
• Assisting with VAT submissions and statutory returns
• Reviewing cashbooks, invoicing, and debtor age analysis
• Assisting with audit preparation and audit packs
• Investigating account queries and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting internal control processes
• Providing assistance to the Financial Manager
• Assisting with ad hoc financial reporting and analysis

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement: BCom in Accounting

Experience

• 1–3 years accounting experience 
• Strong Excel skills
• Exposure to commercial / corporate environment advantageous
• Understanding of financial processes and reconciliations
• Experience working with accounting systems (Xero advantageous)

Skills and Attributes

• Computer literate (experience in Google Drive, Sheets and Docs preferable)
• Numerical Proficiency. Must have a strong aptitude for working with numbers, performing calculations
• Must possess Leadership skills, someone that has the ability to inspire and motivate a team 
• Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in reviewing and preparing financial documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to identify financial discrepancies, investigate root causes, and propose solutions to resolve issues effectively.
• Software Proficiency: Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero
• Proven organisational skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Good time management skills 
• Able to perform manage deadlines and meet them
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Responsible, accountable and dedicated

Specific Requirements

• Solid and positive written references
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record

Normal working hours are Mondays to Fridays from 08h00 until 17h00 with a 45-minute lunch break. The company allows employees, by approval of the direct manager, to work flexi-time between 06h30 and 18h30.

Faircape offers a market-related salary. The amount offered will be dependent on qualifications, experience, and other market-related factors. 

To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website - https://faircape.co.za/

If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please deem your application unsuccessful.