We are seeking a results-oriented SAP Finance Consultant/Accountant to join our client’s finance team for a fixed term project. The successful candidate will play a key support role in ensuring financial accuracy, improving reporting processes, and strengthening internal control practices. You’ll work closely with the in-house team to review journal entries, validate reconciliations, provide coaching where needed, and drive timely delivery of month-end and financial reporting obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed reviews of journal entries, general ledger transactions, and account reconciliations in SAP.
- Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with IFRS/GAAP.
- Monitor, challenge, and support day-to-day financial operations across AR, AP, inventory, and fixed assets.
- Proactively check in with finance team members, track progress, and help remove bottlenecks.
- Provide hands-on SAP support for finance users, particularly during month-end close.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, and assist with variance analysis and reporting.
- Recommend and help implement improvements to SAP usage, process efficiency, and internal controls.
- Liaise with auditors or external parties during financial reviews if required.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- BCom/BAcc or equivalent degree; Honours or Professional Qualification (SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA) preferred.
- 5+ years’ experience in a finance role, including strong exposure to SAP FI/CO modules.
- Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial sectors highly advantageous.
- Proven ability to navigate and interrogate SAP data, including financial reporting and transaction tracing.
- Demonstrated experience in month-end close, reconciliations, and journals.
- Strong eye for detail, ability to ask the right questions, and hold teams accountable to deadlines.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and managing stakeholders at multiple levels.
Contract Details:
- Duration: 6 to 9 months (with possible extension)
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Location: Hybrid, depending on arrangement (Cape Town/Gauteng based)
Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV to info@sapientis.co.za (SFC_VB)