Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Senior Accountant in Mthatha, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
The Role
Notably, this Senior Accountant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Mthatha. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Eastern Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Mthatha team on trust, and the Senior Accountant role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Senior Accountant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Mthatha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why Join Us
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Mthatha contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Eastern Cape.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Eastern Cape.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Mthatha teams.
Importantly, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Mthatha keep progressing.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the finance jobs side of the business inside out. The Mthatha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Notably, the team mix in Mthatha reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Mthatha.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Eastern Cape.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Mthatha.
Your Workplace
In addition, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Mthatha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Eastern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Daily Duties
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
Minimum Requirements
- 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.