Accountant at Cape Union Mart

Job Description
Accountant: Group Services

• We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Group Finance team. This role is integral to managing group services accounts, with a strong focus on e-commerce transactions, intercompany reconciliations, and foreign creditors/receivables. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, have sound knowledge of accounting principles, and understand operational IT systems. The role also includes managing a small team.

Key Responsibilities

E-Commerce

• Oversee all online sales platforms, ensuring accurate reconciliation and integration with accounting systems.
• Monitor and reconcile daily e-commerce revenue.
• Test and implement new developments in the e-commerce environment.
• Maintain relationships with third-party payment providers.
• Resolve all queries relating to online transactions.

Foreign Creditors & Imports

• Manage foreign currency transactions, including calculation and accounting of exchange rate impacts.
• Reconcile foreign bank accounts.
• Oversee costing processes and systems for imported stock.

Financial Reporting & Reconciliation

• Prepare and process journals, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and support month-end/year-end closes.
• Assist with financial reporting and provide documentation for audits.

Intercompany & Group Services

• Manage and reconcile intercompany accounts and transactions.
• Capture and receipt stock payments.

Cash Books & Accounts Receivable

• Manage a small debtor’s book, invoicing, and payment options.
• Review bank reconciliations and assist with daily transfers.

Staff Management

• Lead and develop a small finance team.
• Allocate tasks and review work.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance management.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Degree or diploma in Accounting.
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar role within an accounting department.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Sage, TradeCloud, Salesforce, or order management systems is advantageous.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and VAT.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments with attention to detail and accuracy.

Personal Attributes

• Independent and team-orientated.
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Able to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Aligned with company values of respect, trust, innovation, and passion.