SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Hybrid)

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and with internal accounting policies.
• Managing intercompany transactions according to the Transfer Pricing Policy.
• Liaise with regional accounting and tax service providers (where applicable), to ensure the filing of any statutory local returns is done timely and accurately.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and provide balance sheet analysis.
• Identify areas of improvement of business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with tax audits and, where applicable, prepare tax returns.
• Perform quarterly tax effect accounting.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Ensuring the general ledger is perfectly maintained.
• Ad hoc assistance to the Group Financial Controller with reports, etc.
• Collaborate across regions with Administration Officers and Regional Operation Managers.
• Mentoring of junior finance staff.

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in mid-sized companies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA/ACCA/SAIBA registration will be advantageous but is not a requirement
• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions would be a distinct advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• A sound knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP would be advantageous

• Hard-working
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Critical thinking and ability to apply professional judgement
• Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Great Communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise your workload
• Strong team player
• Can-do attitude, not afraid to get their hands dirty
• Takes responsibility
• Self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• A capacity to learn rapidly in a diverse team environment

• apply online at or
• click on the "Apply" button