Senior Accountant (Contract)

SUMMARY:
Are you a meticulous and results-driven Senior Accountant ready to take on a pivotal role in a fast-paced and dynamic environment?

POSITION INFO:
My client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team where your expertise in finance and leadership will contribute to the company's ongoing success.

This is a 4 month contract role based in Edenvale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Operations & Reporting:
  
  • Review and release payments, including new beneficiaries.
  • Prepare comprehensive balance sheet and revenue reconciliations.
  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including loading assets and running depreciation schedules.
  • Process and review month-end journals, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Oversee the month-end close-off for debtors and creditors.
• Forecasting & Analysis:
  
  • Prepare cash forecasts to ensure robust financial planning.
  • Investigate material variances in monthly management accounts and present insights during flash meetings.
  • Assist in budget and forecast preparation to guide strategic decision-making.
• Compliance & Audit:
  
  • Prepare and review VAT 201 submissions, tax calculations, and related journals.
  • Assist with external audit requests and ensure timely resolution of queries.
  • Review tax add-info reports and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Process Oversight:
  
  • Oversee junior finance staff, including bookkeepers and junior accountants, providing guidance as needed.
  • Review creditors' invoices, ensuring accurate processing.
  • Ensure operating expense accruals are accurate and complete.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:
  
  • Prepare financial statements and HFM packs.
  • Present management accounts and provide insights to stakeholders.
  • Prepare financial reconciliations and reports for BEE compliance.
• Ad Hoc Duties:
  
  • Manage sundry recoveries (intercompany) and forex payment reviews.
  • Handle any additional finance-related tasks as required.

• • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a similar senior accounting role.
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge, including reconciliations, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.