Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client in Montague Gardens, Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold a CA (or equivalent) with an Accounting degree (CA) or BCom/bookkeeping qualification and possess 5-10 years of bookkeeping experience. Expertise in Excel (advanced level) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) is essential, along with hands-on experience using Syspro accounting software. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent time management skills and a strong ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Finance
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• CA (or equivalent) with an Accounting degree (CA) or BCom/bookkeeping qualification
• 5-10 years of bookkeeping experience
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (essential) and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)
• Experienced with Syspro accounting software
• Excellent time management skills and deadline-driven work ethic

• Review Management Accounts, including supporting schedules.

• Review balance sheet items and reconciliations.

• Review of the Fixed Asset Register.

• Review prepared audit files.

• Review prepared budgets for all entities in the group.

• Review VAT201, EMP201, and SARS enquiries.

• Prepare provisional tax calculations for all companies in the group.

• Prepare EE plans, review previous plans, and report.
• Arrange and lead EE committee meetings.
• Ensure compliance with the Companies Act in terms of social and ethical requirements.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual rebate and advertising calculations.

• Update sales reports and manage the Sales Report Server (DevExpress).

• Extract data from the SQL database, analyze, and report to the Financial Director.
• (Data extraction can be done using either Excel, Power BI, or both.)

• Work closely with the Financial Director regarding daily operations and requirements.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00