Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant
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Job Description
Role Purpose:The Senior Accountant will oversee project-based financials monthly reporting and the end-to-end accounting cycle including compliance with South African tax and financial legislation. This role includes managing a small team and collaborating with both local and international stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the full accounting function including:
- General Ledger Balance Sheet Trial Balance and Profit & Loss
- Monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis
- Manage project accounting: project costing billing WIP revenue recognition
- Ensure tax compliance: VAT Income Tax PAYE SARS submissions
- Prepare and review cross-border transactions intercompany reconciliations and compliance with international tax implications
- Collaborate with external auditors ensuring timely and clean audits
- Oversee ERP system processes and controls
- Manage vendors and ensure timely payments
- Deal with customers and follow up with the collections team
- Complete both internal and statutory audits
- Lead and mentor a small accounting team
- Support management with budget preparation and financial forecasts
- Provide input on finance process improvements controls and system enhancements
- Travel to operational or project sites as required (locally and cross-border)
Minimum Requirements:
- CA(SA) or BCompt with Postgraduate/Honours in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a full-function accounting role
- Industry experience in Construction Engineering or Heavy Industrial sectors
- Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation and tax laws (SARS VAT income tax)
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
- Experience managing finance staff
- Excellent financial reporting and analysis skills
- Comfortable working in project-based and cross-border financial environments
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Soft Skills & Competencies:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage deadlines under pressure
- Strategic thinker with sound commercial acumen
- Independent solution-oriented and accountable
- Comfortable working in a global fast-paced environment
Employment Type
Full Time
