Financial Accountant (Fixed-Term Contract)

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Date: 10 Apr 2026

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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Purpose Statement

  • To ensure all financial accounting transactions are effectively and efficiently recorded and accounted for within the financial results.
  • To review and analyse financial results to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • To perform and review Balance Sheet reconciliations to ensure all Balance Sheet values are comprehensively substantiated.
  • To provide subject matter expertise, technical knowhow, experience, oversight, and guidance for others in respect of a portfolio, function, or department.

Experience

Minimum:

  • Completed SAICA / SAIPA Articles
  • 0 to 2 years post articles working experience of Financial Accounting
  • This should include the responsibility for executing a wide range of accounting functions
  • Providing financial advisory support to Business

Ideal:

  • SAP system (accounting module/s)
  • Capitec experience

Qualifications (Minimum)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

  • Honours Degree in Accounting - Financial Accounting

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of:

  • IFRS
  • GAAP
  • Accounting principles
  • Computerised accounting systems and principles
  • South African Tax and specifically VAT
  • Management of accounts
  • Financial analysis of large volumes of data in an efficient manner and interpretation of results
  • Business communication
  • Microsoft Office Suite of tools

Ideal:

  • Capitec knowledge
  • Knowledge of SAP Accounting System

Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Communications Skills
  • Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
  • Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
  • Numerical Reasoning skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Reporting Skills

Conditions of Employment

  • Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.