About the position
Are you an experienced and detail-driven Senior Accountant ready to take ownership of the full accounting function within a dynamic and growing environment?
Join a highly professional and close-knit team based in a picturesque estate in Constantia, where the environment is as refined as the work ethic. Our client is seeking a highly skilled finance professional to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain compliance, and support strategic decision-making within the business.
If you are seeking a stable, fulfilling role in a serene environment where your work will have meaningful impact, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s explore whether this is your next great career move. Kindly forward your CV to: [Email Address Removed] or apply here.
Key Responsibilities
- Finance
- Financial Management
- Monitoring and management of bank statements and cash flows.
- Oversee processing of accounting of financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments ensuring alignment with source documents.
- Bookkeeping
- Maintain and update financial records by recording financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments.
- Maintenance of various cashbooks.
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Create and process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and prepare monthly payments.
- Issue and track customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and manage the collection process.
- Reconcile supplier statements.
- Liaison with debtors and creditors.
- Prepare monthly payment schedules.
- Intercompany Transactions
- Create and issue monthly intercompany invoices.
- Reconciliation of intercompany loans and transactions.
- Bank Reconciliation
- Reconcile bank statements with internal accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
- General Ledger
- Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries and ensuring proper coding of transactions.
- Tax
- Lead tax-related matters, such as gathering financial data for tax returns and tax compliance.
- Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.
- Draft provisional tax calculations.
- Audit
- Prepare and manage audits and external reviews.
- Financial Software and Systems
- Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets.
- Utilize accounting software and financial systems to manage accounting tasks and maintain financial records efficiently.
- Budgets
- Prepare budgets.
- Manage and track budgets vs actual monthly expenditure.
- Provide monthly updates on the budgets vs actual spend.
- Compliance
- Adhere to accounting principles, financial regulations, and company policies to ensure accurate and compliant financial records.
- Ensuring completion of annual returns and CIPC compliance.
- Administrative Tasks:
Perform general administrative duties, such as filing financial documents and maintaining organised records.
- Utilise financial systems and accounting software (e.g. SAGE X3) to streamline and manage financial processes.
- Prepare management reports and assist with financial reviews for the Group Financial Manager and Directors.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years’ solid accounting experience, ideally at a senior level.
- Proficiency in accounting systems (experience with SAGE X3 will be an advantage).
- Strong knowledge of tax regulations, compliance, and financial reporting.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The Ideal Candidate
You’re a proactive and analytical professional with strong problem-solving abilities. You can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and provide valuable financial insights to support business growth.
If you thrive in a structured yet fast-paced environment and are passionate about maintaining financial integrity, we’d love to hear from you.
Desired Skills:
- Accounting
- Audits
- Compliance
- General Ledger
- Payments
- Tax
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Medical Aid Contribution
- Performance Bonuses
- Retirement Annuity
