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.