SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

SUMMARY:
Nelspruit Area – Mpumalanga: Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join the team.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and local tax regulations
• Minimum 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 in a senior role
• Packhouse experience will be an advantage

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical thinking
• Ethical, professional, and able to maintain confidentiality

• Preparation of accurate financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and identify areas for improvement
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all entries are accurately recorded and deadlines are met
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations prepared by finance department
• Coordinate the budgeting process across departments and consolidate final budgets
• Analyse variances between actuals and budgets, and provide explanations to management
• Ensure full compliance with local and international accounting standards
• Oversee tax compliance including VAT, income tax and statutory reporting
• Serve as the primary contact during internal and external audits
• Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor queries, and ensure all financial documentation is audit-ready
• Evaluate existing accounting processes and internal controls; identify gaps and recommend improvements
• Implement and monitor compliance with financial policies and procedures
• Monitor the organization’s cash position and forecast future cash requirements
• Supervise and mentor finance department, providing training and guidance
• Review team output for accuracy and ensure professional development within the finance team