Financial Accountant – African Operations

About the role

ECG Engineering is seeking a Financial Accountant to support its growing African operations from its Cape Town office. Working closely with local advisers, regional teams and the global finance function, you will ensure accurate reporting, strong controls and reliable financial support across multiple African countries.

Key responsibilities

• Review and prepare monthly management accounts, reconciliations, supporting schedules and financial analysis for African operations.
• Maintain accurate accounting data within ECG’s international finance system, MYOB Acumatica.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Monitor and authorise payments and assist with local banking platforms.
• Work with local accounting advisers to support statutory, tax and regulatory requirements.
• Provide accounting, commercial and transactional support to regional operational teams.
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails and financial controls.
• Build effective relationships with the global finance team, local advisers, financial institutions and regulatory authorities.
• Support process improvements and system enhancements as ECG’s African operations grow.
• Travel occasionally within Africa as required.

Required profile

• CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• At least two years of post‑qualification accounting experience.
• Experience using a financial ERP or accounting platform; exposure to MYOB Acumatica, SAP or a comparable system is advantageous.
• Experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Project accounting, engineering consulting or professional‑services experience is advantageous.
• Experience supporting international businesses or entities across Africa is highly advantageous.
• Strong written and spoken English; French capability is highly advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and high levels of integrity and sound judgement.
• Confident, resilient and collaborative communication style.
• Ability to travel within Africa when required.

Required skills

• MYOB Acumatica
• SAP

What we offer

• Regional responsibility with direct exposure to global finance leadership.
• Opportunity to shape finance processes across ECG’s African operations.