Senior Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; George; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for a Senior Accountant to report to the MD. This pivotal role will lead financial strategy and ensure compliance while managing a team. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in accounting and financial operations. The position is based in the beautiful Garden Route city of George, South Africa, with a proposed start of January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading financial strategies across an organization.
• Proven ability to manage and prepare budgets effectively.
• Expertise in overseeing financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of financial strategies and forecasts.
• Prepare and manage organizational budgets.
• Produce accurate financial reports and statements.
• Monitor cash flow and implement cost control measures.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations.
• Manage financial systems and oversee the finance team.
• Support strategic planning and communicate with stakeholders.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence processes.
• Perform VAT, PAYE, and CIPC submissions as needed.
• Assist auditors and manage queries from SARS.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Budget management

Financial reporting

Cash flow monitoring

Cost control

Compliance management

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

VAT and PAYE processing

Job description

Our client, a leader in their field with a strong history of success seeks a Senior Accountant to work in a group level type role reporting to the MD. The business is built on providing top service, professionalism, teamwork and teamwork.
Newly created role. Ideal start January 2026. Based in the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa in the city of George.

Why join this team?

• Opportunity to lead financial strategy and ensure organizational growth
• Collaborative environment with supporting senior management
• Exposure to diverse financial functions including planning, reporting, and compliance

What you will be doing:

• Develop financial strategies and forecasts
• Prepare and manage budgets
• Produce financial reports and statements
• Monitor and manage cash flow
• Oversee investment strategies and cost control measures
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Manage financial systems and lead the finance team
• Support strategic planning and stakeholder communication
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, and due diligence
• Perform VAT, PAYE, and CIPC submissions
• Process month-end journals and maintain asset register
• Assist auditors and manage SARS queries