Senior Accountant - Plapsagtd010

Sagan Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software. Responsibilities include budgeting, compliance, and financial insights. This full-time remote role offers flexibility and the chance to work with executive leadership to enhance financial efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in accounting with expertise in financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations including accounts payable/receivable and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and local regulations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Sage Intacct

Job description

Location : Remote (Ability to work within specified time zones as needed)

Work Schedule : Flexible based on employers needs typically Monday to Friday.

Company Overview :

Sagan is an exclusive membership community for top executives founders and CEOs seeking to hire and maximize the impact of international talent. We bridge the gap between global talent and USbased businesses connecting candidates from vibrant regions like Latin America the Philippines India Pakistan Bangladesh and Africa with leading American companies. Discover a world of career possibilities with Sagan.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detailoriented Senior Accountant to play a pivotal role in financial management reporting and strategic decisionmaking. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills proficiency in accounting software and the ability to manage complex financial processes. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting standards supporting budgeting and forecasting and enhancing financial efficiency within the organization.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with executive leadership to provide financial insights drive process improvements and maintain the integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management & Reporting : Oversee financial operations including accounts payable / receivable invoicing budgeting and financial reporting.
• Accounting Processes : Manage the monthend and yearend close processes ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with GAAP IFRS and local regulations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting : Develop financial budgets monitor performance against budgets and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Accounts Reconciliation : Perform reconciliations of bank accounts credit cards and general ledger entries.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with tax requirements including sales tax filings 1099 preparation and supporting audit processes.
• Data Analysis & Insights : Provide financial analysis to support strategic decisions delivering actionable insights to executive leadership.
• Process Improvement : Implement financial process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce operational risks.
• Team Collaboration : Work closely with external CPAs controllers and financial teams to support financial operations and maintain reporting integrity.
• System Integration : Utilize QuickBooks SAP NetSuite or Sage Intacct for financial management and reporting purposes.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent accounting certification (Required).
• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (Masters preferred).
• 5 years of experience in accounting with demonstrated expertise in financial reporting budgeting and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software including QuickBooks NetSuite SAP Sage Intacct and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Experience with audit preparation financial regulations and regulatory compliance (GAAP IFRS SEC requirements).
• Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills particularly in remote or virtual environments.
• Ability to work independently manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.

Nice to Haves

• Experience in private equity real estate or public company financial reporting.
• Familiarity with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
• Background in IPO readiness M&A transactions or debt / equity financing.
• Knowledge of cost segregation financial analysis and ERP system integrations.
• Experience in a fastgrowing or multinational organization with the ability to scale financial processes.

Only candidates who achieve an 80% or higher score on assessments will be considered.

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation,Accounting Software,Account Analysis,GAAP,Journal Entries,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,NetSuite

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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