Senior Accountant

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the IT and recruitment industry is seeking a Senior Accountant with strong financial expertise to support business operations and drive change initiatives. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing financial processes, training programs, and collaborating within Agile frameworks to align with organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controlling and/or accounting.
• Hands-on finance experience in overheads controlling and management reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of financial processes to support operations.
• Lead change initiatives and manage Agile project coordination.
• Plan and deliver training programs on financial compliance.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Administration in Accounting

Postgraduate degree or professional certification

Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or MBA

Tools

SAP systems

Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and articulate Senior Accountant with strong expertise in financial processes, accounting, and controlling. This role requires solid business acumen, project leadership, and the ability to drive change, manage training initiatives, and work within Agile frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization. The role will also include responsibilities as defined in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter.

Key Responsibilities

1. Apply in-depth knowledge of financial processes, accounting principles, and controlling methods to support business operations and strategy.
2. Lead and manage change initiatives across departments to ensure effective implementation and adoption of new processes and systems.
3. Plan, design, and deliver training programs to enhance financial awareness and compliance with standards.
4. Manage and coordinate projects using Agile methodology, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment.
5. Communicate complex financial concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
6. Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders to align on financial and operational goals.
7. Oversee financial management activities, including financial accounting, cost/overhead controlling, and financial steering.
8. Take ownership of additional responsibilities assigned in line with the AWM Charter.

Requirements

1. Minimum: Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Administration in Accounting, Management Accounting, Computer Science, Business Informatics, or similar.
2. Preferred: Postgraduate degree or professional certification.
3. Highly Advantageous: Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification or MBA.
4. Minimum 5 years of experience in relevant roles within financial controlling and/or accounting.
5. Hands-on finance experience in overheads controlling, product costing, or cost controlling & management reporting.
6. Project management and project rollout experience or knowledge.
7. Proven track record in managing financial process improvements, training, and cross-functional change initiatives.
8. Familiarity with Agile working models and project management within such frameworks.
9. Strong interpersonal skills, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and business insight.

Advantageous Skills

1. Experience with global SAP template rollouts.
2. Solid IT knowledge, particularly with SAP systems.
3. Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite

Employment Details

• Type: Full Time
• Experience: [Specify years]
• Vacancies: 1