Senior Accountant
Core
Own the full financial accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and financial insight for management.
Role type
Senior Accountant (hands-on IC with supervisory duties)
Builds
Monthly management accounts, financial statements, forecasts, and audit schedules
Domain
Accounting, Tax Compliance, Financial Controls
Required skills
General ledger management, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, tax compliance (VAT/PAYE), audit coordination, internal controls, cash management, ERP systems, Excel
Preferred skills
Tax Practitioner registration, IFRS expertise, CIPC requirements knowledge, automation initiatives
Technologies
Sage, Pastel, Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Draftworx, SimplePay, SARS e-Filing
Responsibilities
Run full accounting function from transaction processing to trial balance; prepare monthly management accounts and analyze performance; prepare forecasts and cash-flow projections; coordinate internal and external audits; develop and maintain financial controls; supervise junior accounting staff; manage SARS e-Filing and tax submissions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities
