Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team.

POSITION INFO:
The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in overseeing the company's accounting functions. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in accounting, financial management, and compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a broad range of accounting duties, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and operations.

This role is based in Cape Town CBD City Bowl.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creditors Management: Assist in the full function of creditors, including preparing and reconciling accounts.
• Debtors Management: Assist with the processing of invoices and recovery of monthly invoices, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing.
• Month-End Processes: Manage and execute month-end closing procedures, ensuring all financial data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Fixed Assets: Take full control of fixed assets, including acquisition, disposal, and depreciation.
• Year-End Audit: Prepare the audit file and coordinate with auditors to facilitate the year-end audit process.
• Costing and Control: Oversee costing processes and implement control measures to ensure financial accuracy.
• Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare and present monthly management accounts to the senior management team.
• Depreciation Calculation: Accurately calculate depreciation on all relevant assets.
• Provisions and Accruals: Manage provisions and accruals to reflect accurate financial positions.
• Journal Processing: Process journals, including those related to payroll, ensuring proper documentation and accuracy.
• Payments Preparation: Prepare payment lists and requisitions, ensuring all payments are processed timely and correctly.
• Tax Compliance: Manage income tax and VAT submissions, including communication with SARS to resolve any tax issues.
• Ad Hoc Duties: Perform additional accounting duties as required to support the finance team.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Completed SAIPA Articles (non-negotiable)
• Minimum of 3 years post articles experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.