Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
Market related
Posted
04 Jun 2026
Closes
04 Jul 2026

Accounting Careers

Head of Accounting

Role Overview

Excellent Staffing is hiring a Head of Accounting in CPT - Northern Suburbs. The role is suited to someone who can bring discipline, judgement and steady execution to bringing accuracy, control and clear commercial thinking to the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the team by managing xero, Draftworx, or similar) and Microsoft Excel is required.
  • Take ownership of Support the of the department in running of the firm to ensure proper functioning of all services such as accounting, income tax, VAT, and clients' business accounting.
  • Support the team by managing ensure proper functioning of the accounting team.
  • Take responsibility for the core day-to-day work expected of a Head of Accounting.
  • Work with colleagues, customers or suppliers to keep work moving and issues visible.

Requirements

  • A background that matches the practical demands of a Head of Accounting role.
  • A practical working style with the ability to prioritise when several tasks compete.
  • A professional approach to deadlines, service quality and daily priorities.
  • Comfort with the systems, tools or technical platforms mentioned in the source role.
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