Senior Accountant

Connold & Associates; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established medium-sized enterprise in Midrand, Gauteng is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee the organization's accounting systems, ensuring efficient control and maintenance. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate holds a BCom degree and has high proficiency in Sage Evolution, along with experience in financial management.

Qualifications

• Years' experience in a financial management role working in a medium-sized company.
• Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, including MANCO packs and Board reporting.
• Manage financial controls, cash flow, and treasury functions.
• Ensure compliance with BBBEE and support audit and tax submission processes.

Skills

Financial acumen

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Education

BCom degree in accounting or similar qualification

Tools

Sage Evolution

Job description

On behalf of our client, Connold & Associates is assisting a well‑established medium‑sized enterprise, based in Midrand, Gauteng, in the recruitment of a Senior Accountant.

This role is responsible for overseeing the organisation's accounting systems and ensuring the effective implementation and maintenance of internal controls. Qualified and interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply via the link below.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports, including MANCO packs and Board reporting
• Maintain the Cashbook and General Ledger - Prepare monthly Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Management Accounts.
• Manage financial controls, cash flow, and treasury functions.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and capex reviews, present actuals vs. plan to management.
• Monitor fuel pricing, tenant charges, overhead recovery, and expenditure.
• Supervise Debtors / Creditors Clerk and ensure timely and accurate reconciliations.
• Oversee daily fuel invoicing, receipts and banking processes.
• Reconcile bank statements, process journal entries, and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage petty cash and ensure accurate recording and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with BBBEE and support audit and tax submission processes.
• Provide weekly cash flow updates and monthly debtor status reports to management.
• Interested candidates who meet the requirements and wish to be considered, must apply on the following link : Please note that no other method of application will be accepted.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Comfortable presenting financial information to management.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• BCom degree in accounting or similar qualification.
• Years' experience in a financial management role working in a medium‑sized company.
• High proficiency in Sage Evolution.
• Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and month‑end processes.

Closing Date : 12 November

PLEASE NOTE THAT CORRESPONDENCE WILL ONLY BE WITH SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES. Applications will be dealt with in line with the guidelines of the POPI Act.