Senior Accountant

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant in Durban. The role involves managing financial reporting, strategic planning, and cost control, ensuring compliance with South African regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 5-7 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical skills and leadership ability. This position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead a team.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial controls.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial controls.
• Familiarity with IFRS and South African tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements and reports.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to management.
• Manage general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS, and other regulations.
• Train and mentor junior finance staff on best practices.
• Conduct cost control and profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS, and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax submissions.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise creditors, debtors, and credit control to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Review supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll compliance with statutory deductions and labor laws.
• Support cost analysis and payroll reconciliation.
• Collaborate with supply chain and production teams to track costs and ensure accurate costing.
• Identify opportunities for cost‑saving without compromising quality.
• Implement improvements in ERP systems and optimize accounting processes.
• Train and mentor junior finance staff on best practices.

Skills

Accounting Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Leadership Ability

Communication Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Attention to Detail

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred

Tools

Sage

Pastel

SAP

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their team based in Durban. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled finance professional to contribute to the company’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with South African regulations and supporting business growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and cost control to help drive the success of the business in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Top Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights to senior management.
• Manage general ledger integrity and oversee reconciliations.
• Develop and monitor budgets in line with company objectives.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
• Conduct cost control and profitability analysis.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, SARS, and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax submissions.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory agencies.
• Supervise creditors, debtors, and credit control to maintain healthy cash flow.
• Review supplier and customer reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll compliance with statutory deductions and labor laws.
• Support cost analysis and payroll reconciliation.
• Collaborate with supply chain and production teams to track costs and ensure accurate costing.
• Identify opportunities for cost‑saving without compromising quality.
• Implement improvements in ERP systems and optimize accounting processes.
• Train and mentor junior finance staff on best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• 5‑7 years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and financial controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Pastel, SAP).
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Familiarity with IFRS and South African tax laws.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven leadership ability and experience mentoring a team.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ethical, reliable, and trustworthy with confidential information.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

Competitive salary based on experience.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail] or visit our website: www.hireresolve.co.za. You can also connect with Rachel van Dyk on LinkedIn or [e-mail].

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.