Remote Senior Accountant

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonuses

Fully remote position

Global reach

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office internet allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly competent Senior Accountant to join their finance team in a fully remote capacity. The role manages financial operations, ensures accuracy in reporting, and supports strategic financial initiatives.

You will handle complex accounting tasks, month-end close, financial analysis, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate thrives in a virtual environment, communicates effectively, and works with autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional certification such as CA(SA) or CIMA is an advantage.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience with IFRS understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes with timely, accurate statements.
• Perform complex reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed financial analyses and management reports.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls for efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial matters.
• Mentor junior staff in a virtual setting.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA) or CIMA (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly competent and self-motivated Senior Accountant to join their finance team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is integral to managing the company's financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. You will be responsible for complex accounting tasks, month-end close, financial analysis, and process improvements, all performed remotely. The ideal candidate thrives in a virtual environment, possesses excellent communication skills, and demonstrates a high degree of autonomy and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis and management reports, providing insights into financial performance.
• Oversee and improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and management, on financial matters.
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff in a virtual setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional certification (e.g., CA(SA), CIMA) is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of IFRS.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage workload effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company with a global reach.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for home office setup and internet costs.