Accountant jobs in South Africa

Updated November 4, 2026

Find accountant jobs in South Africa from company career pages, all in one list, including roles that never reach LinkedIn or Indeed. Employers also post this role as Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Bookkeeper and Accounts Payable Specialist.

Latest Accountant jobs in South Africa

Accountant jobs in South Africa at a glance

Companies hiring
MRI India, Tiger Consumer Brands, EJWL, The Minor Food Group Public Co, Mr Price Group and Thermo Fisher Scientific
Cities
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Secunda, Kwazulu Natal and Johannesburg GBC
Work setup
On-site and hybrid
Levels
Internship to lead
Job types
Full-time
Skills in demand
Analytical Skills, Interpersonal skills, Excel, Proficient in MS Excel, Motivated and driven, Budgeting, Communication skills, Communication

Based on the newest listings. Not every posting states pay, level, or skills.

About Accountant jobs

Accountants keep a company's books accurate: journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, tax, payables, and receivables. Postings often mention a CPA or the accounting software used.

Also posted as

  • Staff Accountant
  • Senior Accountant
  • Bookkeeper
  • Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Tax Accountant

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Accountant jobs in South Africa: questions

Where can I find Accountant jobs in South Africa?

JobLookout collects Accountant openings in South Africa from company career pages and puts them in one list, including roles that never get posted on LinkedIn or Indeed. Open a role and apply on the company's career page.

Which companies have Accountant jobs in South Africa?

Recent listings include roles at MRI India, Tiger Consumer Brands, EJWL, The Minor Food Group Public Co, Mr Price Group and Thermo Fisher Scientific. The company name is on every listing, so you always know who is hiring.

Where in South Africa are Accountant jobs?

Recent listings are in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Secunda, Kwazulu Natal and Johannesburg GBC.

Are there remote Accountant jobs in South Africa?

Most recent listings are on-site and hybrid. Remote roles appear when companies post them, and the work-mode filter narrows the list to remote only.

What skills do Accountant jobs in South Africa ask for?

Skills that come up most in recent listings: Analytical Skills, Interpersonal skills, Excel, Proficient in MS Excel, Motivated and driven, Budgeting, Communication skills, Communication. Each posting lists its own requirements, so read the full description before you apply.

What job titles count as Accountant?

This list groups related titles, including Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable Specialist and Tax Accountant, so you are not searching one keyword at a time.

Can I find entry-level or senior Accountant jobs in South Africa?

Recent listings range from internship to lead. Experience level is a filter, from intern and new grad through entry, mid, senior, lead, and director, so you only see Accountant roles at your level.

Are there part-time, contract, or internship Accountant roles in South Africa?

Employment type is its own filter: full-time, part-time, contract, and internship. Pick the one you want and the rest drop out of your list.

Are these only jobs in South Africa?

Yes. This page is Accountant openings located in South Africa, including remote roles that still require South Africa.

Can I see Accountant jobs in other countries?

Yes. Accountant jobs are also listed for United States, India, Canada, Philippines, United Kingdom and Germany. You can switch the country at any time.

What should I check in a Accountant job posting?

Worth checking before you apply: accounting, planning, audit, or a business-partner seat; systems they name; close, forecast, or reporting as the core of the week.

How do I apply to Accountant jobs in South Africa?

Open a role from your list and follow its apply link to the company's career page. You complete the application there.

How often are Accountant jobs in South Africa updated?

This page refreshes every hour, and new openings are added as they appear on company career pages. Sort the full list by date to see the newest first.

Do I need an account to browse Accountant jobs in South Africa?

No. You can open the list, read a role, and apply on the company site without an account. An account is only used for saved jobs, Copilot, and the resume tools.

Can JobLookout help with my resume for Accountant jobs?

Yes. Paid plans include resume tools, including tailoring your resume to a specific posting before you apply.

What roles are similar to Accountant?

Similar roles include Controller / Finance Manager, Payroll Specialist, Auditor, Financial Analyst and Investment Analyst / Banker.