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Senior Accounatnt

Edge Personnel

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 30 000 - 70 000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial professional to lead their financial reporting and compliance efforts. In this pivotal role, you will prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring adherence to IFRS/GAAP, while also overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes. Your expertise will guide the organization in maintaining robust internal controls and compliance with tax regulations. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior staff and collaborate with senior management to drive strategic financial decisions. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will significantly impact the company's financial health and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and local tax regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
  • Develop and monitor budgets and financial forecasts.
  • Supervise and mentor junior accountants and finance staff.

Skills

Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Forecasting
Tax Compliance
Internal Controls
Team Leadership
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA / CPA

Tools

SAP
Xero
QuickBooks
Excel

Job description

Financial Reporting & Compliance:
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Oversee reconciliations of accounts, including bank, payroll, and general ledger.

Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Develop and monitor budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to provide insights on business performance.
• Assist in financial decision-making by preparing variance analyses.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax).
• Prepare and submit tax returns and liaise with tax authorities.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting and tax laws.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement:
• Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify areas for cost reduction and operational efficiencies.
• Ensure adherence to company financial policies and procedures.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Supervise and mentor junior accountants and finance staff.
• Collaborate with auditors, external consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Provide financial insights to senior management and support business strategy.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA / CPA (or equivalent qualification).
• Minimum of 5–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP, Xero, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).

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