Senior Accountant

Tower Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent player in the Paint Manufacturing sector is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to manage various financial functions including management accounts, auditing, and compliance with statutory submissions. The ideal candidate will have a CA qualification and significant bookkeeping experience, showcasing their ability to take on a central role within the financial team.

Qualifications

• Must have CA or equivalent certification.
• 5 - 10 years of bookkeeping experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review budgets and audits for various entities.
• Handle VAT and provisional tax calculations, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data Analysis

Cost Analysis

Education

CA (or equivalent)

Tools

SQL Database

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Our client, a leader in the Paint Manufacturing industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Accountant to join their team based in Cape Town.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• CA (or equivalent)
• 5 - 10 Years Bookkeeping experience
• Computer literate – Advanced Excel – essential

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Management Accounts
   • Review Management Accounts including supporting Schedules
   • Review Balance Sheet Items and Reconciliations
2. Fixed Asset Register
   • Review of Fixed Asset Registers
3. Audit File Preparation
   • Review prepared Audit files
4. Budgeting
   • Review prepared Budgets for all entities in the Group
5. Statutory SARS Submissions
   • Review of VAT201, EMP201, SARS enquiries
6. Provisional Tax Calculations
   • Prepare Provisional Tax Calculations for all Companies in the Group
7. Employment Equity / Social and Ethics – Companies Act Requirements
   • Prepare EE Plans, review previously made plans and reports
   • Arrange and lead EE Committee Meetings
   • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act in terms of Social and Ethics requirements
8. Rebates and Advertising
   • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual Rebate and Advertising calculations
9. Sales Reports
   • Update Sales Reports and manage Sales Report Server (DevExpress)
   • Analyze Data (including Cost Analysis of material expenses)
     • Extract data from SQL Database, analyze, and report to Financial Director
     • Extraction can be done with either Excel, Power BI, or both
10. Operations
    • Work closely with the Financial Director regarding daily operations and requirements

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