Senior Accountant

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Centurion is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee all daily accounting operations, manage invoicing and cash flow optimization, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial reporting and the Xero system, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to strategic business decisions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial management and accounting.
• Expertise in Xero and strong analytical skills required.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all daily accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Oversee invoicing lifecycle ensuring timely billing.
• Prepare monthly profit and loss statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Financial management

Xero proficiency

Revenue optimization

Financial reporting

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

End-to-End Financial Management

• Assume full responsibility for all daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger reconciliation, operating with minimal supervision.

Xero System Champion

• Act as the primary expert for Xero, utilising its full capabilities to manage transactions, generate robust financial reports, and continuously optimise system usage for peak efficiency.

Revenue & Cash Flow Optimisation

• Oversee the entire invoicing lifecycle, ensuring accurate and timely client billing and meticulous record-keeping of all issued invoices, payments, and outstanding balances.
• Proactively manage debtor accounts, including monthly statement distribution, query resolution, and professional, effective collection efforts to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Reconcile sales orders with invoices, guaranteeing precise revenue recognition.
• Efficiently handle client billing inquiries and swiftly resolve any discrepancies.

Strategic Financial Reporting

• Prepare and analyse comprehensive monthly profit and loss statements and cash flow reports.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights that support strategic business decisions.

Financial Integrity & Compliance

• Maintain a robust chart of accounts, ensuring all financial records are current and impeccably organised. Guarantee strict adherence to all relevant financial regulations and internal policies, facilitating seamless internal and external audit processes.

Expense Control

• Accurately process and reconcile all company expenses, ensuring proper coding and budget alignment. This includes the meticulous handling of company credit card and petty cash claims.

Payroll Collaboration

• Provide essential support for payroll processing and related reconciliations, contributing to a smooth and accurate payroll cycle.

Statutory compliance

• Take full responsibility for all statutory compliance, including; compliance, registration, maintenance and submissions for POPIA, BEE, COIDA, CIPC, UIF, PAYE (EMP501 and EMP201), Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety and all industry specific requirements.

Process Innovation

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting function, identifying and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate financial matters clearly and effectively across all internal departments and to senior management. Collaborate strategically with the Financial Manager, external auditors, and advisors.