Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team in Centurion

POSITION INFO:
Roles and Responsibilities
This pivotal role involves taking complete ownership of our end-to-end accounting operations, directly contributing to our sustained financial health and operational excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

End-to-End Financial Management
Assume full responsibility for all daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation, operating with minimal supervision.
Xero System Champion, Act as the primary expert for Xero, utilising its full capabilities to manage transactions, generate robust financial reports, and continuously optimise system usage for peak efficiency.
Revenue & Cash Flow Optimisation
Oversee the entire invoicing lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely client billing and meticulous record-keeping of all issued invoices, payments, and outstanding balances.
Proactively manage debtor accounts, including monthly statement distribution, query resolution, and professional, effective collection efforts to maintain healthy cash flow.
Reconcile sales orders with invoices, guaranteeing precise revenue recognition.
Efficiently handle client billing inquiries and swiftly resolve any discrepancies.
 
Strategic Financial Reporting
Prepare and analyse comprehensive monthly profit and loss statements and cash flow reports.
Translate financial data into actionable insights that support strategic business decisions.
Financial Integrity & Compliance
Maintain a robust chart of accounts, ensuring all financial records are current and impeccably organised. Guarantee strict adherence to all relevant financial regulations and internal policies, facilitating seamless internal and external audit processes.
Expense Control
Accurately process and reconcile all company expenses, ensuring proper coding and budget alignment. This includes the meticulous handling of company credit card and petty cash claims.
Payroll Collaboration
Provide essential support for payroll processing and related reconciliations, contributing to a smooth and accurate payroll cycle.
Statutory compliance:
Take full responsibility for all statutory compliance, including; compliance, registration, maintenance and submissions for POPIA, BEE, COIDA, CIPC, UIF, PAYE (EMP501 and EMP201), Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety and all industry specific requirements.
Process Innovation
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function, identifying and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement
Communicate financial matters clearly and effectively across all internal departments and to senior management. Collaborate strategically with the Financial Manager, external auditors, and advisors.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Qualified Professional; A relevant accounting qualification (e.g., Degree in Accounting, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
Proven Experience
A minimum of 5 years in a senior accounting role, with a demonstrated capacity for autonomous work and managing complex financial operations.
Competence in the advertising/ corporate gifting industry and knowledge of ecommerce is highly advantageous.
Xero Mastery Extensive, hands-on expertise with Xero accounting software is non-negotiable. . (Please highlight your proficiency and any advanced Xero skills in your application.)
Strong understanding of core accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial reporting standards.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel functions for data analysis and Microsoft Teams for collaborative efficiency

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
Valid SA ID
Valid Driver's License
Own vehicle (mandatory)
Please note that this is a full time, office-based position in Centurion, which may require overtime work from time to time.

Employment Details
Employment Type:
Permanent Employment
Industry:
Advertising and Marketing
Work space preference:
Work Onsite
Ideal work province:
Gauteng
Ideal work city:
Centurion
Salary bracket:
R 0 - 40000
Drivers License:
CODE B (Car)
Own car needed:
Yes