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Financial Accountant Jobs in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Financial Accountant
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
Financial Accountant
Recruiter:
Phoenix Recruitment
Job Ref:
JHB001345/DB
Date posted:
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Location:
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Salary:
Monthly
SUMMARY:
Vineyard based close to Stellenbosch is looking for a detail-oriented and driven Financial Accountant to join their Finance team.
If you are passionate about accuracy, compliance, and working in a dynamic wine industry environment, this opportunity offers exposure across financial reporting, statutory compliance, stock management, and forex administration within a reputable wine business.
You will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy and compliance of the company’s financial records and reporting processes.
POSITION INFO:
Duties:
Financial & Accounting:
Perform and post of monthly bank reconciliations
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Processing of month-end journals
Update of fixed asset register and calculation of depreciation
Recon tasting room daily cash ups with bank
Accurate reconciliation of bank accounts
Accurate processing of month-end journals on time
Timeous and accurate reconciliations for month and year end processing
Accurate sales commissions calculations are done, and correct amounts are paid to staff
Accurate fixed asset register is kept on monthly basis
Accurate depreciation is calculated on assets
Statutory & Tax Compliance:
Monthly completion of the EMP201
Quarterly Stats SA financial questionnaire
Accurate preparation and submission of VAT returns
Reconciliation of VAT accounts
Payroll related statutory returns, ensure EMP201 submissions and payments
Timeous and accurate completion of data/information to be submitted for review
Reports are accurate and submitted timely
Timeous reporting and submissions to SARS
Stock Management:
Stock take
Adjust stock on the system
Transfers orders – ship/receive stock between locations (Despatch & Tasting room)
Accurate stock takes are done and timeously
Stock is accurate on the system
Monitor transfer between locations and receive stock in tasting room.
Transfers are updated timeously by the team
Follow up and resolve stock update issues on the system
Forex Administration:
Completion of incoming foreign funds detail on NedTreasury
Accurate information or detail is captured before submitting for review
Admin & Support:
Support and training to the finance team on question / accounting
Assist Financial Manager with BEE information and audit
Assist Financial Manager with LDP financial audit working papers and queries
Main communication with bank (changes, application forms or other administration)
Assist Financial Manager with WineMS integration
Support the finance team where necessary
Assist FM with accurate BEE information for audit and meeting deadlines
Assist FM with the financial audit preparation and audit queries
Constant communication with bank regarding any admin changes – resolve in timely manner
Assist FM with WineMS integration on timely basis
Assist FA with wages on timely basis as necessary.
Accurate processing of wages.
Sundry Areas:
Assist with ad hoc tasks and provide support across finance and operations as required. Please note that additional duties may be assigned from time to time that are not specifically listed but fall within the scope of this role.
Requirements:
Financial Accounting Diploma or BCom Degree
SAIPA (Registered PA)
Minimum 5 years general financial and administration experience in a financial corporate environment
Previous experience in Business Central will be beneficial
Working experience in the Wine industry will be beneficial
Own, reliable transport is essential for this role
Excellent attention to detail
Deadline driven