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POSITION INFO:
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Tygervalley, Bellville
Our client, a diverse investment group, is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to manage the full accounting function across multiple entities. Reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team of four clerks, the role covers consolidations, reporting, compliance, and providing valuable financial insights to management.
The portfolio spans investment companies, equity holdings, wine estates, and rental businesses, with new developments on the horizon. This position offers variety, exposure to multiple industries, and is suited to a professional who enjoys a balance between detail and big-picture responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the full accounting function across the group (cashbooks, reconciliations, creditors, debtors, fixed assets, journals).
- Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Handle consolidations and intercompany reconciliations.
- Perform and release business banking payments in line with company approvals.
- Oversee CIPC submissions (annual returns, CFO updates) and SARS statutory compliance (VAT, EMP, tax returns).
- Support stock control processes and reporting.
- Assist with budgets, forecasts, and cash flow management.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax, and statutory requirements.
- Support audits and annual financial statement preparation.
- Contribute to process improvements and provide insights that add value to management decision-making.
- Monthly Boardroom packs for reporting
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in Accounting or Financial Management.
- SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles.
- Minimum of 2 years post-articles experience.
- Sage Evolution experience (essential), specifically working with Projects.
- Experience working with groups of companies (consolidations, intercompany transactions, group reporting).
- Business banking experience – including capturing and releasing payments.
- Knowledge of CIPC submissions and SARS statutory compliance & returns (VAT, EMP, Income Tax).
- Solid experience in full accounting function up to management accounts and annual financial reporting.
TO APPLY:
If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:
- apply online at or
- click on the "Apply" button or
- forward a comprehensive CV to with “SNR ACCOUNTANT” in the subject line.
We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.
