Financial Accountant Job at Ten Lifestyle Group
Job Location : Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Application Deadline : February 09, 2026
Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Support the monthly close process for global entities, including preparation of journals, schedules, and analytical reviews
- Self-review monthly accounts and proactively identify and adjust discrepancies
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and liaise with local accountants to ensure accuracy
- Prepare VAT returns and manage corporate member schemes
- Conduct intercompany reconciliations and oversee subsidiary funding
- Manage monthly bank reconciliations, including foreign currency revaluations
- Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate monthly depreciation
- Manage prepayments and accruals
- Reconcile credit cards and support accounts payable activities
External Audits & Statutory Filings
- Take ownership of local statutory filing requirements and audit coordination
- Ensure all audits and regulatory submissions are completed accurately and within deadlines
- Liaise with internal finance stakeholders to enable timely audit completion and filings
Cash Flow Management
- Maintain and continuously improve regional cash flow reporting tools
- Prepare and manage regional cash flow forecasts
- Analyse cash flow variances against budget and escalate material variances to the Group Financial Controller
- Deliver regular cash flow reports and ensure adherence to banking controls
- Own and manage regional payables processes, ensuring timely payment of suppliers and staff
Payroll & Compliance
- Process payroll for assigned entities, including payments, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Submit payroll-related documentation to relevant authorities
- Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation
- Collaborate with local management and the Global Finance Team
Other Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Accounting and Group Financial Controller with ad-hoc projects
- Drive automation and continuous improvement within regional accounting processes
Behavioral Expectations
- As a Financial Accountant at Ten, you are expected to role model our core values of being Member Focused, Trustworthy, and Pioneering. You will demonstrate a positive, solution-oriented mindset, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The role requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining high standards of accuracy and integrity.
- We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs.
Education & Experience
- Professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent
- Proven experience in a Financial Accountant role, preferably in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Experience with payroll processes and financial systems is an advantage
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with financial reporting tools
Requirements
- Proven experience managing end-to-end accounting processes
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, and controls
- Ability to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation in finance processes
- Experience working with global and cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines, including month-end close
- Advanced Excel skills; Power Query knowledge preferred
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret and communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders
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