SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SAIPA STELLENBOSCH, CAPE TOWN
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Job Location:
Stellenbosch - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Experience Required:
4-5years
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT SAIPA - STELLENBOSCH CAPE TOWN
If youre the kind of accountant who enjoys working on interesting projects this opportunity could be exactly what youre looking for.
A dynamic and growing international business environment is looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to be involved in more than routine accounting. This role offers exposure to multiple entities cross-border operations and strategic finance work where your input will contribute to real business decisions.
Youll work closely with experienced finance leaders while gaining exposure to diverse industries international projects and complex accounting environments. For professionals who enjoy variety and growth the role also offers the possibility of travel linked to project work and international operations.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems improving processes and being part of a finance team that is actively involved in building and supporting growing businesses rather than simply maintaining the books.
What Youll Be Responsible For
You will work closely with senior finance leadership and play an integral role in supporting the finance function across multiple entities.
Responsibilities include:
Managing general ledger administration and accounting support
Assisting with tax queries compliance and audit preparation
Performing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
Supporting backlog clean-ups and improving accounting processes
Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts
Assisting with annual financial statements and audit schedules
Producing financial reports for different departments
Supporting budgeting planning and financial strategy processes
Handling VAT submissions and reporting
Guiding and reviewing work completed by junior team members
Contributing to finance team initiatives and continuous improvement
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- 5 years experience in an accounting role
- BCom Accounting or similar financial qualification
- Professional Accountant designation advantageous
- Speaking French and or experience with OHADA accounting frameworks highly beneficial
- Experience working with African countries specifically DRC
Key Competencies
Strong knowledge of online accounting systems (QuickBooks experience advantageous)
Advanced Excel skills
Excellent reconciliation and financial analysis ability
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Confident decision-maker with strong business insight
Analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
Able to work both independently and collaboratively
High level of accountability and ownership for work delivered
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Adaptable and able to perform well in a changing environment
- Supporting the finance management team with additional ad-hoc tasks as required
Benefits
Why This Role Stands Out
Work on diverse and interesting business projects not just routine accounting
Exposure to international operations and multi-entity environments
Opportunity to collaborate directly with senior finance leadership and decision-makers
Potential involvement in cross-border projects and occasional travel
A role that combines technical accounting and business insight
Required Skills:
Managing general ledger administration and accounting support Assisting with tax queries compliance and audit preparation Performing reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records Supporting backlog clean-ups and improving accounting processes Preparing monthly and quarterly management accounts Assisting with annual financial statements and audit schedules Producing financial reports for different departments Supporting budgeting planning and financial strategy processes Handling VAT submissions and reporting Guiding and reviewing work completed by junior team members Contributing to finance team initiatives and continuous improvement Supporting the finance management team with additional ad-hoc tasks as required
Required Education:
Qualifications & Experience 5 years experience in an accounting role BCom Accounting or similar financial qualification Professional Accountant designation advantageous Speaking French and or experience with OHADA accounting frameworks highly beneficial Experience working with African countries specifically DRC Key Competencies Strong knowledge of online accounting systems (QuickBooks experience advantageous) Advanced Excel skills Excellent reconciliation and financial ana
Company Industry
Glass / Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing / Law Enforcement / Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Key Skills
- General Ledger Reconciliation
- Accounting Software
- Account Analysis
- GAAP
- Journal Entries
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Microsoft Dynamics GP
- NetSuite
