SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Hybrid)

Recruiter:

CA Support

Job Ref:

CPT001287/FT

Date posted:

Friday, March 28, 2025

Location:

Pinelands, South Africa

SUMMARY:

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Pinelands

Our client, based in Cape Town, offers innovative asset management systems. They have a vacancy for a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, to be based at their head-office in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. This is a hybrid position with the incumbent expected to work from the office for three days a week.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the full accounting cycle, maintaining the general ledger and preparing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.

POSITION INFO:
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and with internal accounting policies.
Managing intercompany transactions according to the Transfer Pricing Policy.
Liaise with regional accounting and tax service providers (where applicable), to ensure the filing of any statutory local returns is done timely and accurately.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and provide balance sheet analysis.
Identify areas of improvement of business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Assist with tax audits and, where applicable, prepare tax returns.
Perform quarterly tax effect accounting.
Assisting with annual audit preparations.
Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
Preparing financial analyses and reports.
Ensuring the general ledger is perfectly maintained.
Ad hoc assistance to the Group Financial Controller with reports, etc.
Collaborate across regions with Administration Officers and Regional Operation Managers.
Mentoring of junior finance staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in mid-sized companies
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA/ACCA/SAIBA registration will be advantageous but is not a requirement
In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions would be a distinct advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
A sound knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP would be advantageous

SKILLS:

Hard-working
Strong organisational and analytical skills
Problem solving skills
Critical thinking and ability to apply professional judgement
Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Great Communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise your workload
Strong team player
Can-do attitude, not afraid to get their hands dirty
Takes responsibility
Self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic
Ability to work with little to no supervision
A capacity to learn rapidly in a diverse team environment

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