Senior Accountant

Moore South Africa; George; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Western Cape, George is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Entrepreneurial Advisory Division. The successful candidate will have a passion for accounting and auditing, possess strong communication skills, and exhibit the ability to manage and coach young talent. Key responsibilities include producing clear financial statements and performing audit fieldwork. This role offers a dynamic work environment where team leadership and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for accounting and auditing.
• High standards regarding the quality of work.
• Technically competent in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide junior staff with clear direction, goals and objectives.
• Perform audit fieldwork.
• Produce financial statements that are clear, concise and error free.
• Finalize and propose audit opinions and financial statements.
• Maintain effective client relations.

Skills

Knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SME’s

Strong communication skills (written and spoken) (English and Afrikaans)

Time management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team management skills

Education

Completed SAICA training contract – Audit & Assurance elective

Completed CTA (preference)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Pastel

CaseWare working papers

Job description

Job title: Senior Accountant

Job Location: Western Cape, George

Deadline: December 31, 2025

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Job Advert Summary

Moore Southern Cape is looking for Accounting Seniors in our Entrepreneurial Advisory Division. If you have a passion for accounting and auditing, set high standards in regard to the quality of your work, are technically competent in your field and have great interpersonal and communication skills, please send us your application.

We are looking for confident all-rounders with an interest in nurturing and coaching young talent and developing business relationships. Successful candidates will be able to operate and lead effectively in a busy team, juggling multiple assignments, deadlines and competing priorities.

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of IFRS and IFRS for SME’s
• Working knowledge of IT systems including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Pastel
• Proficient in CaseWare working papers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritize duties
• Team management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and spoken) (English and Afrikaans)
• Completed SAICA training contract – Audit & Assurance elective
• Completed CTA (preference)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide junior staff with clear direction, goals and objectives
• Set appropriate standards and create a positive work climate
• Provide coaching and / or training to improve performance
• Perform audit fieldwork
• Produce financial statements that are clear, concise and error free for companies, close corporations, trusts and individuals
• Applies technical expertise and analyze data affectively
• Finalize and propose audit opinions and financial statements
• Complete timesheets
• Maintain effective client relation
• Manages own and other’s time effectively
• Monitors progress and performance against deadlines and milestones

Closing Date: 2025 / 06 / 11

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