Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper, Contract, East London

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper for a contract role based in East London, Eastern Cape

POSITION INFO:

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• BCom degree, accounting diploma, or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of three years’ commercial accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
• Strong communication skills
  
  

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, trial balances, and bank reconciliations
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and daily data captures
• Develop cash flow forecasts and analyse revenue and expenditure trends
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure timely submission of statutory returns
• Produce and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Monitor payroll processes, prepare wage summaries, and related reports
• Enforce compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and high standards of financial hygiene
• Provide ad hoc financial support and liaise with management and other departments