Accounting Supervisor

Cwb Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading intellectual property firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor to oversee accounting operations in the Africa region. The role involves managing financial records, ensuring tax compliance, and improving internal processes. Candidates should possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting along with relevant qualifications, and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting and taxation. Excellent organizational and team skills are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting and taxation.
• Experience in an accounting or audit firm is a plus.
• Strong team player with a dynamic approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting records and cash & bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with tax and social security regulations.
• Manage internal and external audit processes.

Skills

Accounting and taxation experience

Fluency in English

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of tax software in South Africa

Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics (ERP)

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related

CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA qualified or partly qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Role SummaryWe are seeking an experiencedAccounting Supervisorto lead our accounting activities in the Africa region.What Will You Do?

Ensure day to day management of accounting records and cash & bank reconciliations;Handle bookkeeping to deliver timely and accurate month-end and year-end financial closings;Ensure compliance with all tax and social security regulations;Review and manage filing and payment of all type of taxes within the statutory timelines;Identify and mitigate tax risks;Help improve the ERP system and internal processes to support external and internal compliance;Manage communication with tax and governmental authorities;Help with planning for any tax audits or assessments and prepare all information requested by tax authorities;Stay up to date on changes in laws and regulations;Manage internal and external audit processes and implement recommendations;Maintain the delegation of authority matrix within the Group; andMaintain relationships with suppliers and banks.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline;CA(SA), SAIPA, ACCA qualified, or partly qualified (Part I etc.);Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting and taxation (tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of tax returns and filings);Experience in an accounting or audit firm is a plus;Fluency in English;Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);Knowledge of tax software and platforms in South Africa;Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics (ERP) is a plus;Strong team player with excellent organisational skills and a dynamic approach;Able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy.

Who Are We?

CWB emerged as an unrivalled super-regional IP firm in

• following the merger of leading intellectual property specialistsCedar White Bradley, PETOŠEVIC Group and Hahn & Hahn.

We now service and manage the portfolios of some of the world's leading IP owners across Africa, Central Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

Why Join Us?

We value proactive team members who take ownership and turn ideas into action.We work collaboratively, across functions, to improve and grow together.We foster a positive culture where open communication, trust, and care for the company matter.We embrace innovation and forward-thinking, always looking for smarter ways to work.We support continuous learning and growth through hands-on experience and development opportunities.Equal Employment OpportunityCWB is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

We welcome all qualified applicants and ensure that employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

We celebrate diversity and strive to create a work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.