Senior Accountant

Business Capital Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in Johannesburg is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting records for various entities. The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Financial Accounting, significant experience in a corporate financial environment, and strong technical skills in accounting software. Key tasks include managing monthly financial reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role requires a detail-oriented and deadline-driven professional eager to contribute to financial excellence across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years practical accounting experience in a Credit environment.
• Experience in the financial sector in a corporate environment.
• Strong technical and behavioral competencies in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and report on the accounting records of numerous entities.
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and tax reconciliations.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.

Skills

Accounting

Financial skills

MS Office

Reconciliation skills

Financial Report writing

Tax knowledge

VAT knowledge

Education

Grade 12

BCom Degree in Financial Accounting

Honours Degree (added advantage)

Tools

SAGE

Accpac

Accounting package

Job description

Main Purpose of Role Finance To manage and report on the accounting records of numerous entities within the Group.

Required Minimum Education / Training Grade 12 BCom Degree majoring in Financial Accounting Honours Degree (added advantage) SAGE / Accpac / Accounting package knowledge preferred Required Minimum Work Experience 5-7 years practical accounting experience in a Credit environment 5-7 years' experience in financial sector in a corporate environment Technical and Behavioral Competencies Required Technical Accounting Financial skills MS Office Reconciliation skills Financial Report writing skills Tax and vat knowledge Key Performance Areas Daily Accounting Reporting (Statutory / Compliance) Behavioral Deciding and initiating action Deadline driven Attention to detail Planning & Coordination Skills Leading and supervising Applying expertise and technology Analyzing Developing results and meeting customer expectations Coping with pressures and setbacks Desirable Working with people Adhering to principles and values Relating and networking Persuading and influencing Planning and organizing Adapting and responding to change TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURE Review creditor payments for processing Release creditor payments on the procurement system Reallocate general ledger expenses Correspond with internal support departments and respond to any queries Prepare necessary journals Assist cashbook clerk on the preparation of the various cashbooks and ensure bank recons are done daily Monthly Accounting Monthly Journals Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis General ledger analysis and reallocations Process monthly intercompany transactions (Management Fees / Loans) Ensure all sub ledger accounts balance to TB Maintenance of financial records to financial statements level Preparation of monthly vat returns and tax recons Liaise with internal and external auditors

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