Job Description

Job Summary
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: 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.
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