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**Financial Accountant / Financial Manager** 




  





**International Opportunities \| European Clients \| Remote \& Onsite Roles** 




  





**About Kula** 




  





 Kula connects high\-calibre finance professionals with leading international employers. Our focus is on placing talented individuals into high\-quality opportunities with European clients seeking capable, ambitious professionals who can add value in demanding finance environments.
 



  





 We are currently building our network of Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, and future Financial Managers for 2027 remote and onsite opportunities with established companies, finance teams, and professional services firms across Europe.
 



  





**Role Summary** 




  





 We are seeking finance professionals who are completing their articles, recently qualified, or already working in accounting and finance roles, and who are ready to move into broader commercial, reporting, and financial management environments.
 



  





 Successful candidates will join our talent network for opportunities with European clients requiring strong accounting fundamentals, good financial reporting ability, commercial awareness, and the ability to support reliable finance operations.
 



  





 Assignments may be remote from South Africa or onsite internationally, depending on client requirements and candidate suitability.
 



  





**Key Responsibilities** 




  





**Typical responsibilities may include:** 




  





 Preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports
 



 Assisting with month\-end and year\-end close processes
 



 Preparing reconciliations, journals, accruals, and supporting schedules
 



 Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
 



 Preparing financial statements and internal reporting packs
 



 Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes where required
 



 Assisting with cash flow reporting and working capital management
 



 Supporting tax, VAT, payroll, and statutory reporting processes
 



 Liaising with auditors, clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
 



 Improving finance processes, controls, and reporting accuracy
 



 Supporting senior finance leaders with analysis and decision\-making
 



 Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and company policies
 



  





**Required Qualifications \& Experience** 




  





 Currently completing SAICA, CIMA, or SAIPA articles/training, or
 



 Recently qualified CA(SA), CIMA, SAIPA, AGA(SA), or equivalent finance professional, or
 



 Relevant accounting degree with strong practical finance experience
 



 Approximately 3–5 years of relevant accounting, finance, audit, or commercial finance experience
 



 Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting principles
 



 Exposure to management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and reporting packs advantageous
 



 Sound understanding of IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, or relevant reporting frameworks
 



 Strong Microsoft Excel skills
 



 Experience with accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, Pastel, NetSuite, SAP, or similar advantageous
 



 Strong written and verbal communication skills
 



 Ability to manage deadlines, priorities, and recurring finance cycles independently
 



  





**Professional Attributes** 




  





**We are particularly interested in professionals who demonstrate:** 




  





 Strong attention to detail and accuracy
 



 Ownership mindset and accountability
 



 Commercial awareness and curiosity beyond basic accounting
 



 Strong problem\-solving ability
 



 Reliability in meeting deadlines and reporting cycles
 



 Professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
 



 Adaptability in new systems, teams, and business environments
 



 Ability to work independently while staying aligned with team expectations
 



 Interest in building an international finance career
 



 Desire to grow into a Financial Manager, Finance Business Partner, or senior finance role
 



  





**Who This Role Would Suit** 




  





 This opportunity is well suited to ambitious finance professionals who have built a strong accounting foundation and now want to move into broader finance, reporting, and management roles.
 



  





 It is ideal for individuals who have completed articles or structured finance training and are ready to move beyond pure compliance, audit, or bookkeeping into roles that require ownership of financial information, business insight, and operational finance support.
 



  





 The role would suit candidates who are comfortable with numbers, deadlines, systems, and stakeholders, and who want exposure to international companies, stronger finance environments, and long\-term career growth.

Financial Accountant

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Assistant Accountant - Winelands Pork

Company and Job Description Our client is a respected and established market leader with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth. As a key member of the leadership team, you will act as a trusted business partner to Directors, providing strategic financial guidance while ensuring operational excellence across the finance department. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated finance team, influence key business decisions, and play a pivotal role in the c…

Chartered Accountant (CA)

**Overall Purpose of the Job**
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The Finance Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and donor financial management support to the Finance Business Partner and assigned country and departmental portfolios. The role supports financial planning, proposal development, award management, and organizational reporting by producing high\-quality financial information, conducting financial analyses, and developing reporting tools and dashboards that support strategic and operational decision\-making.


The Finance Analyst works closely with Finance Business Partners, Country Finance Managers, Program Teams, Grants \& Compliance, Resource Development, and departmental leaders to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial information across m2m's global operations.


**Key Performance Areas**
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**Budgeting and Forecasting Support**


* Support the FBP in developing annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
* Consolidate departmental, country, and project budget submissions.
* Maintain budget models and forecasting tools.
* Analyze budget assumptions and identify financial risks.
* Prepare scenario analyses for management decision making.
* Support monthly reforecasting processes.
* Assist departments in developing realistic budget plans.

**Financial Reporting and Analysis**


* Prepare monthly management reports and dashboards.
* Produce budget versus actual analyses.
* Investigate and explain significant variances.
* Monitor expenditure trends and provide recommendations.
* Support development of Board, Finance Committee, and Executive reporting.
* Produce ad hoc financial analyses requested by leadership.
* Maintain reporting templates and analytical tools.

**Award and Donor Financial Management Support**


* Support monitoring of donor\-funded awards and projects.
* Track project spending against approved budgets.
* Assist in preparation of donor financial reports.
* Support compliance with donor financial requirements.
* Review expenditure allocations and coding accuracy.
* Assist with project modifications and budget revisions.
* Identify potential underspends, overspends, and compliance risks.

**Proposal Budget Development and Pricing Support**


* Support preparation of proposal budgets for new funding opportunities.
* Develop detailed costing models and budget narratives.
* Assist with indirect cost recovery calculations.
* Validate assumptions used in proposal budgets.
* Support subcontractor and partner budget reviews.
* Ensure proposal budgets comply with donor requirements and internal policies.
* Assist with maintaining organizational costing templates.

**Business Intelligence, Systems and Process Improvement**


* Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting tools.
* Support data quality reviews and reconciliation processes.
* Automate reporting and budgeting processes where possible.
* Improve financial reporting templates and models.
* Maintain documentation of financial planning processes.
* Support implementation of new FP\&A tools and systems.

**Financial Advisory and Stakeholder Support**


* Provide financial information and analysis to departments and country teams.
* Support training of budget holders on financial management practices.
* Promote financial literacy across the organization.
* Provide day\-to\-day analytical support to the FBP and Senior Manager FP\&A.

**Qualifications, Experience and Competencies**
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**Must\-Have**


* Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Management, or related field
* Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, SAIPA, SAICA articles, or equivalent) preferred
* Minimum 3\-5 years' experience in Financial Planning \& Analysis, budgeting, donor finance, or financial reporting
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including:

o Pivot Tables


o Power Query


o Advanced formulas


o Financial modelling


* Experience working with ERP, budgeting, and reporting systems
* Experience producing management reports and financial dashboards
* Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills

Desirable


* Previous experience within a multinational NGO environment
* Knowledge of major institutional donors including: (Global Fund, USAID, CDC, EU, FCDO, SIDA, UN Agencies, ViiV Healthcare)
* Power BI experience
* Experience supporting proposal budget development.

Core Competencies


* Strong analytical and problem\-solving skills
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings clearly
* Strong business partnering skills
* Highly organized and deadline driven
* Ability to work in a matrix\-managed environment
* Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to manage competing priorities
* Proactive and solutions\-oriented approach
* Continuous improvement mindset
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Reporting and Team Structure**
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* Reports to: Finance Business Partner
* Location: GSH

**Working Conditions**
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* Full time role
* May be required to work reasonable overtime, weekends, or public holidays in line with operational requirements and applicable labour legislation.

**Compensation and Benefits**
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* Competitive salary and performance\-based incentives
* Comprehensive benefits (health, retirement, leave)
* Opportunities for growth, leadership, and professional development

Finance Analyst X2

Join **Indigo Brands**, a leader in the personal care and beauty industry, where we create, market, and distribute globally recognised brands like *Yardley, Lenthéric, Exclamation, English Blazer, and Gorgeous*. As part of **AVI Limited**, we offer a fast\-paced, innovative environment that values teamwork, excellence, and customer\-centricity. At **Indigo Brands**, your contributions will be recognised, and you’ll have the opportunity to grow with a passionate team committed to success. With diverse career paths and a culture of collaboration, we foster an environment where everyone can thrive.

**Why Join Indigo Brands?**

* **Industry Leadership**: As a top cosmetics producer in Southern Africa, we lead with trusted, innovative brands.
* **Collaborative Culture**: We value teamwork and accountability, with every contribution driving success.
* **Commitment to Excellence**: Our high standards empower employees to achieve their best.
* **Career Growth**: We support professional development and offer diverse career paths.
* **Accreditations**: Indigo Brands is ISO accredited and boasts a five\-star NOSA rating.

**Your Next Career Move Starts Here!** Join **Indigo Brands** in **Epping, Cape Town** as a **COMMERCIAL ACCOUNTANT** and play a key role in ensuring robust financial control and accurate accounting of trade spend, while supporting commercially focused and profitable decision\-making. The role partners closely with the Commercial team, providing financial insight and ensuring customer spend, promotions, rebates and other commercial activities remain within agreed budgets and company\-mandated limits.


**Reporting Structure:**

* **Reports to:** Commercial Manager

**Key Areas of Impact:**  

**Maintenance of Trade Term Agreements**

* Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date Trade Term Agreements for all customers.
* Manage Trade Term Agreements and applicable accrual percentages within SAP.
* Review and approve Trade Term deductions in line with agreed customer terms.
* Perform monthly Trade Term accruals and reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances where required.

**Incentive Calculations**

* Calculate quarterly and annual Sales Growth Incentives in accordance with agreed commercial terms.
* Maintain accurate Growth Incentive accruals and perform monthly reconciliations.
* Raise accruals for Consultant Commissions
* Process adjustment journals relating to incentives, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

**Manage Fixed Trade Spend**

* Liaise with Key Account Managers (KAMs) to confirm and validate monthly trade spend.
* Prepare and raise monthly Fixed Trade Spend accruals.
* Review, assess and process accrual adjustments to ensure trade spend is accurately reflected in the financial records.

**Pricing**

* Update the monthly Master Pricelist following approved Marketing and Finance inputs and communicate changes to relevant internal stakeholders.
* Maintain Promo Mandates in SAP, ensuring pricing and promotional information is accurately captured and maintained.

**Budgets and P\&L’s**

* Load quarterly Sales Budgets into SAP accurately and within agreed timelines.
* Perform Marketing P\&L calculations and provide supporting financial analysis as required.

**Relationship Management**

* Foster strong and collaborative relationships with Commercial teams to facilitate effective communication and financial support.
* Partner with key stakeholders to ensure trade activity follow\-ups, queries and financial matters are addressed accurately and timeously.

**What It Takes to Succeed:**  

**Experience that set you up for success:**

* Minimum 2 \- 3 years’ experience working as an Accountant
* Previous FMCG / Retail / Manufacturing industry experience is an advantage
* Commercial Finance experience would be an advantage

**Qualifications \& Certifications that will contribute to your success:**

* Grade 12 / Matric
* *BCom Degree* in Accounting or related field

**Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:**

* Strong working experience on SAP and Excel is required

Commercial Accountant

📍On\-site, Bellville
 



 💰 R30,000 – R35,000 per month
 



 🚀 Complete ownership of the daily books for an established industry leader
 








**Role Overview** 




  





 An established and highly stable construction services firm is seeking a dependable Financial Accountant to join their Bellville\-based finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional who thrives on autonomy, enjoys taking absolute ownership of a function, and values a structured, localized operational environment.
 



  





 Reporting directly to the Financial Manager, you will manage the end\-to\-end day\-to\-day transactional accounting function up to the trial balance. You will be responsible for ensuring complete processing accuracy, executing critical reconciliations, and delivering reliable, audit\-ready financial records with minimal supervision.
 








**Key Responsibilities** 




  




* Process and reconcile all daily financial transactions across sales, purchases, cash, bank, and petty cash.
* Maintain the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the fixed asset register.
* Process complex monthly journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
* Maintain and reconcile inventory records, tracking all stock movements across operations.
* Calculate, prepare, and submit VAT201 returns directly via the SARS eFiling platform.
* Compile monthly management accounts, supporting schedules, and trial balance reports.
* Prepare comprehensive year\-end audit working papers for the external accountant.








**Qualifications \& Experience** 




  




* Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles.
* Proven experience in processing and reconciling transactions completely up to trial balance.
* Proficiency in Sage Business Cloud Accounting (Sage Online) and the SARS eFiling platform.
* Prior experience managing inventory, stock movements, and stock reconciliations is highly beneficial.



  





**Salary \& Benefits** 



* R30,000 – R35,000 per month

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