Senior Accountant

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002599/JK

Date posted:

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

900000

SUMMARY:
On the hunt for a Senior Accountant in Canada!

POSITION INFO:
This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant ready to work in a multinational environment. Based in Canada, this role supports the North American business unit of a leading industrial group and offers exposure to a fast-paced, cross-border financial landscape.

If you're looking for a dynamic role that blends strategic reporting, compliance, and business partnership - this is where your next career move begins.

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Duties:

Prepare and manage monthly and quarterly reports in line with business and audit requirements.
Support audit and tax pack preparations, reporting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations, manage inventory accounting, and attend stock counts.
Handle corporate income tax, HST, GST, PAYE calculations, and liaise with tax advisors.
Compile annual financial statements under IFRS; support implementation of audit findings.
Partner with manufacturing operations to validate cost allocations and budget planning.
Collaborate on budgeting and forecasting in Vena and D365 ERP systems.
Support operational teams with financial coaching and performance analysis.

Job Experience & Skills Required:
Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
BCom or BCom Honours in Accounting or equivalent.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation.

Experience:

5+ years of experience in financial management.
Minimum 3 years of experience in people management.
2 years of post-articles experience in a similar role.
Multinational/multi-currency environment experience is advantageous.
Previous experience in mining or manufacturing sectors is desirable.

Skills & Competencies:

Advanced financial reporting, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.
Solid knowledge of IFRS, tax, and compliance.
Strong analytical and reconciliation capabilities.
Business acumen, project management, and customer focus.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Comfortable operating within fast-paced and cross-functional teams.

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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