Senior Accountant | Permanent Position \ Based in Constantia

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POSITION INFO:

Are you an experienced and detail-driven Senior Accountant ready to take ownership of the full accounting function within a dynamic and growing environment?
Join a highly professional and close-knit team based in a picturesque estate in Constantia, where the environment is as refined as the work ethic. Our client is seeking a highly skilled finance professional to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain compliance, and support strategic decision-making within the business.

If you are seeking a stable, fulfilling role in a serene environment where your work will have meaningful impact, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s explore whether this is your next great career move. Kindly forward your CV to: or apply here.

Key Responsibilities

• Finance

  • Financial Management
    • Monitoring and management of bank statements and cash flows.
    • Oversee processing of accounting of financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments ensuring alignment with source documents.
  • Bookkeeping
    • Maintain and update financial records by recording financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments.
    • Maintenance of various cashbooks.
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
    • Create and process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and prepare monthly payments.
    • Issue and track customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and manage the collection process.
    • Reconcile supplier statements.
    • Liaison with debtors and creditors.
    • Prepare monthly payment schedules.
  • Intercompany Transactions
    • Create and issue monthly intercompany invoices.
    • Reconciliation of intercompany loans and transactions.
  • Bank Reconciliation
    • Reconcile bank statements with internal accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
  • General Ledger
    • Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries and ensuring proper coding of transactions.
  • Tax
    • Lead tax-related matters, such as gathering financial data for tax returns and tax compliance.
    • Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.
    • Draft provisional tax calculations.
  • Audit
    • Prepare and manage audits and external reviews.
  • Financial Software and Systems
    • Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets.
    • Utilize accounting software and financial systems to manage accounting tasks and maintain financial records efficiently.
  • Budgets
    • Prepare budgets.
    • Manage and track budgets vs actual monthly expenditure.
    • Provide monthly updates on the budgets vs actual spend.
  • Compliance
    • Adhere to accounting principles, financial regulations, and company policies to ensure accurate and compliant financial records.
    • Ensuring completion of annual returns and CIPC compliance.
  • Administrative Tasks:

  Perform general administrative duties, such as filing financial documents and maintaining organised records.

• Utilise financial systems and accounting software (e.g. SAGE X3) to streamline and manage financial processes.

• Prepare management reports and assist with financial reviews for the Group Financial Manager and Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance (or equivalent).

• Minimum of 5 years’ solid accounting experience, ideally at a senior level.

• Proficiency in accounting systems (experience with SAGE X3 will be an advantage).

• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, compliance, and financial reporting.

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re a proactive and analytical professional with strong problem-solving abilities. You can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide valuable financial insights to support business growth.

If you thrive in a structured yet fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining financial integrity, we’d love to hear from you.