About the position
A purpose-driven, rapidly scaling ed-tech company is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with strong experience in full accounting function and reporting, preferably with exposure to cloud-based accounting systems like Xero, to join their team in Pretoria. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Accountant to manage and oversee day-to-day finance operations, review the work of the Junior Accountant, and assume responsibility for monthly reporting, compliance, and audit preparation. If you have experience in a senior accounting role and an entrepreneurial mindset, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and review daily financial operations performed by the Junior Accountant, including bank reconciliations, receipt allocations, and invoice capturing.
- Provide coaching and performance feedback to the Junior Accountant.
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs.
- Perform monthly bank and supplier reconciliations.
- Manage debtor and creditor accounts.
- Process deferred revenue journals and manage asset registrations.
- Oversee cash management and reconcile loan accounts.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and finance KPI reports.
- Provide finance inputs for board and investor reporting.
- Review and approve monthly payroll.
- Perform and submit VAT reconciliations and payments.
- File EMP201, EMP501, and Income Tax returns.
- Prepare and manage audit processes and annual financial statement reviews.
- Ensure compliance with COIDA, UIF, and CIPC filing requirements.
- Review budget vs. actuals and investigate variances.
- Support cash flow forecasting and treasury management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a senior accounting role with full accounting function and reporting exposure.
- Advanced proficiency in Xero (or similar cloud-based accounting systems) and Excel.
- Experience with CIN7 Core and Dext is advantageous.
- Solid understanding of South African tax compliance (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax).
- Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs.
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Adrienne Steyn at Hire Resolve on [Email Address Removed] or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or email us your CV: [Email Address Removed].com
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Senior Accountant
- Senior Accountant
- Senior Accountant
