Accounting and Reporting Deputy Jobs in Cape Town

A senior finance professional is wanted in Cape Town for a 12-month contract role as Accounting and Reporting Deputy. Working in a complex multi-entity Shared Services environment, the deputy supports the Head of Accounting and Reporting and helps keep monthly, annual and statutory reporting accurate, controlled and audit-ready.

About the company and the work

The listing is placed by Rosstone Consulting, a recruitment and business process outsourcing partner with a history spanning more than 25 years. Rosstone connects organisations with specialist professionals and takes a flexible, agile approach to matching skills to business needs. The client is described as a leading organisation, and the role sits in its Shared Services finance function, where accounting and reporting work spans multiple entities. This is a senior leadership position that calls for deep technical accounting knowledge, strong financial control experience, and the confidence to engage with external auditors and senior stakeholders.

Role details and duties

• Oversee monthly, annual and statutory reporting processes across the Shared Services environment.
• Lead the preparation of annual financial statements and manage audit engagements.
• Partner with external auditors and make sure the organisation is audit-ready.
• Drive financial governance, controls and reporting quality.
• Support complex accounting activities, including IFRS compliance, lease accounting and intercompany work (some listing wording is cut off in the source view, so check the original advert for the complete wording).
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• CA(SA) qualification — this is mandatory.
• Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience working in Shared Services environments.
• Strong IFRS and technical accounting expertise.
• Mandatory experience with SAP and finance automation tools.
• Experience managing audits, financial reporting and annual financial statements across multiple entities (some listing wording is cut off in the source view, so check the original advert for the complete wording).
• Strong experience in financial control, balance sheet assurance and intercompany reconciliations.

The listing also highlights the personal strengths the role needs: strong analytical and technical accounting skills, excellent leadership and stakeholder management, exceptional attention to detail and process understanding, the ability to influence and deliver results in a fast-paced environment, and a self-motivated, proactive approach with the ability to work independently.

Where to find and apply safely

This opportunity is advertised on CareerJunction by Rosstone Consulting, and the listing was posted on 28 October 2026 with a 25-day expiry window. The salary range shown is R60,000 to R100,000 per month, and the role is a 12-month contract based in Cape Town. Use the Apply button on this page, which links to the original CareerJunction advert, and apply only through that official listing. Be cautious of anyone asking for payment to process an application — a genuine recruiter does not charge job seekers.

Practical tips

• Make your CA(SA) status and post-qualification experience easy to find at the top of your CV, since both are stated requirements.
• Give concrete examples of Shared Services reporting, multi-entity consolidations and audit engagements you have led.
• Highlight your SAP and finance automation experience specifically, as the listing marks it as mandatory.
• Prepare examples of balance sheet assurance and intercompany reconciliation work, and of how you improved reporting quality or controls.

How the process works

Applications go through the original CareerJunction listing via Rosstone Consulting. The recruiter reviews applications against the stated requirements — particularly the CA(SA) qualification, the 7-plus years of post-qualification experience and the Shared Services background — and shortlisted candidates are then taken forward into the client’s selection process for this contract role.

Important information

This post is for information only and is not a job offer or a guarantee of employment. Details such as the salary range, the 12-month contract term and the Cape Town location are taken from the original listing as shown, and some listing wording is cut off in the source view, so readers should check the original advert for complete wording and current status before applying. The final decision rests with Rosstone Consulting and its client.

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