Senior Accountant

West Coast Personnel; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in Montague Gardens. This role offers the chance to lead financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations. With responsibilities ranging from management accounts to audit file finalization, you will play a pivotal role in the financial health of the organization. If you are analytical, detail-oriented, and possess advanced Excel skills, this opportunity could be your next career step. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and contribute to the success of the team.

Qualifications

• 5–10 Jahre Erfahrung in Buchhaltung und Rechnungswesen.
• Starke Excel-Kenntnisse sind unerlässlich.

Responsibilities

• Management Accounts – Überprüfung und Analyse mit vollständigen unterstützenden Unterlagen.
• Budgetüberprüfung für Gruppengesellschaften.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication Skills

Planning Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Power BI

Education

CA (or equivalent qualification)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

DevExpress

Job description

Job Description:
A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Senior Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Montague Gardens. If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and ready to lead on financial reporting and compliance, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:
- Management Accounts – review and analyze with full supporting schedules
- Balance Sheet Reviews & Reconciliations
- Fixed Asset Register oversight
- Audit File Review and Finalization
- Budget Review for Group Entities
- Review VAT201, EMP201 & SARS queries
- Prepare Provisional Tax Calculations
- Employment Equity Plans & Social/Ethics Compliance
- Prepare Rebate & Advertising Calculations
- Maintain and Manage Sales Reports (DevExpress)
- Perform Data & Cost Analysis (Excel / Power BI / SQL)
- Work directly with the Financial Director on daily operations

Requirements:
- CA (or equivalent qualification)
- 5–10 years’ bookkeeping and accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills are essential
- Experience with SQL or Power BI is advantageous
- Strong communication, planning, and analytical skills