Senior Accountant

Conova Financial Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client within the global investigations and brand protection sector seeks a Senior Accountant to manage daily accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting across entities. The role emphasizes robust internal controls and process improvements within a dynamic, multinational environment.

You will support month-end, quarter-end and year-end closes, coordinate international payroll, and ensure revenue recognition accuracy while collaborating with teams across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience in general ledger, payroll, revenue recognition and cash flow.
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting, journals and general ledger activities.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Manage payments, expenses, accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate international payroll and payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing.
• Prepare financial schedules and management reports.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with Local and US GAAP.
• Maintain internal controls and improve accounting processes.
• Collaborate with international finance and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent

Job description

About our Client

Our client is a global investigations and brand protection company. They combine technology, data analysis and investigative expertise to identify infringements and support enforcement action worldwide.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the day-to-day financial operations of our entities within a dynamic global organization. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely accounting, maintaining robust internal controls, and driving continuous improvement across accounting processes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting, journals and general ledger activities.
• Perform balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Manage payments, expenses, accounts payable and receivable.
• Monitor cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Coordinate international payroll and payroll reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing.
• Prepare financial schedules and management reports.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with Local and US GAAP.
• Maintain internal controls and improve accounting processes.
• Collaborate with international finance and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience in general ledger, payroll, revenue recognition and cash flow.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Beneficial Experience

• Multinational or international accounting experience.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and internal controls.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience working across time zones and with remote teams.

Thank you for your interest. If you apply for this opportunity, but do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.