Financial Accountant II

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Date: 2 Jun 2026

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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About The Role

 

Numbers are the backbone of everything we do. As a Financial Accountant II, you'll make sure ours are right - recording transactions accurately, reviewing Balance Sheet reconciliations and keeping our financial records complete. You'll also guide and mentor team members, sharing your know-how to help the team grow.
This role suits someone who takes ownership, thinks carefully and doesn't let errors slide.

What you'll do

Financial accounting
  • Record financial transactions accurately and on time throughout the month
  • Execute month-end entries in line with the 'Month End Task List'
  • Review and release Purchase Orders – checking VAT compliance, correct General Ledger allocation and budget availability
  • Maintain Accruals, Contingencies, Provisioning and PrePaid schedules
Control environment
  • Spot and act on opportunities to strengthen controls
  • Design and maintain effective accounting processes and systems
  • Review SAP Master Data regularly and keep it current
Analysis and reporting
  • Perform month-on-month Income Statement expense analysis
  • Review monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolve items timeously
  • Produce clear reports that other teams can use directly
Team support
  • Guide and mentor team members in your area of expertise
  • Review kilometre claims, personnel claims and payment requisitions before they go to Accounts Payable
  • Review outstanding Purchase Orders weekly and work with Business to action them
  • Help with internal and external audit requests

What You''ll Bring

Minimum qualifications and experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting – Financial Accounting
  • Completed SAICA or SAIPA Articles
  • 0–2 years post-articles experience in Financial Accounting, covering a wide range of accounting functions
Preferred
  • Honours Degree in Accounting – Financial Accounting
  • SAP accounting module experience
Knowledge
  • IFRS and GAAP
  • Accounting principles and computerised accounting systems
  • South African Tax, including VAT
  • Financial data analysis and interpretation
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Skills
  • Strong analytical and numerical reasoning
  • Sharp attention to detail
  • Clear written and verbal communication
  • Problem solving and reporting

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