Remote Senior Accounting Associate - Cross-Border & VAT

Kontak Recruitment; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for a remote-from-South Africa role with a fast-growing international client in the legal, finance and global payroll services sector. The role focuses on maintaining accurate client books, managing month-end and quarter-end close, and handling statutory and VAT-related filings across multiple jurisdictions.

You will support Financial Controllers, guide Accounting Assistants, and gain exposure to complex cross-border accounting work

Qualifications

• Sits within a structured accounting team focused on accurate client books and month-end/quarter-end close.
• Handles VAT, ESL and CBS filings as required for multiple jurisdictions.
• Supports Financial Controllers and guides Accounting Assistants while sharing knowledge with newer team members.

Responsibilities

• Close month-end and quarter-end processes for international clients.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support payment/invoice tasks.
• Draft and file VAT, ESL and CBS filings where required.
• Maintain accurate books, records and reporting across multiple countries.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members and contributing to cross-border accounting projects.

Skills

Month-end close

VAT filings

Cross-border accounting

Financial reporting

Job description

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for a remote-from-South Africa role with a fast-growing international client in the legal, finance and global payroll services sector. The role focuses on maintaining accurate client books, managing month-end and quarter-end close, and handling statutory and VAT-related filings across multiple jurisdictions.

You will support Financial Controllers, guide Accounting Assistants, and gain exposure to complex cross-border accounting work