Senior Accountant (Part-Time)

Recruiter:

Lusapho Professonal Services

Job Ref:

SA13072026

Date posted:

Monday, July 13, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

Salary:

Annual

SUMMARY:
Senior Accountant

POSITION INFO:
Our client in the construction, engineering, and labour-intensive contracting sector is recruiting for a Part-Time Senior Accountant to join their team. The role focuses on overseeing monthly accounting and financial reporting, ensuring full SARS compliance, and providing strategic financial guidance while maintaining impeccable financial compliance across project-based operations. This is a flexible, remote part-time role offering approximately 2 days per week, suited to a senior financial professional seeking a balanced work arrangement while delivering high-value strategic input. The successful candidate will form part of the Finance Team and work closely with the Managing Director and external stakeholders to drive financial excellence and strategic decision-making. Key Responsibilities Oversee monthly accounting and financial reporting. Ensure full SARS compliance (VAT, PAYE, SDL, UIF, Income Tax, and provisional tax). Prepare management accounts and financial reports. Review payroll accounting and contractor cost allocations. Advise on tax-efficient business structures and financial planning. Prepare annual financial statements and liaise with auditors. Manage cash flow forecasting and budgeting. Review profitability of client contracts and projects. Ensure compliance with IFRS for SMEs and Companies Act requirements. Identify financial risks and recommend improvements to internal controls. Provide strategic financial advice to the Managing Director. Requirements Finance qualification. Minimum 10 years'''''''' accounting experience. Strong knowledge of South African Tax legislation, SARS compliance, VAT, PAYE, BCEA implications on payroll, and contractor remuneration structures. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Sage (advantageous). Previous experience within the construction, engineering, mining, or labour broking\/recruitment industry (highly advantageous). Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability. High levels of integrity and confidentiality. Strategic thinker rather than transaction processor. Proactive and solution driven. Ability to identify risks before they become problems. Confident communicator with directors and external stakeholders. Excellent attention to detail. Comfortable working independently.

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