Senior Accountant

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee project-based financials, monthly reporting, and the end-to-end accounting cycle, including compliance with South African tax and financial legislation. You will manage a small team and collaborate with local and international stakeholders.

The role drives full accounting functions, project costing, VAT and SARS submissions, cross-border reconciliations, and external audits, while supporting budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• CA(SA) or BCompt with PG/Honours in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5–8 years in a full-function accounting role.
• Construction, Engineering, or Heavy Industrial sector experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation and tax laws (SARS, VAT, income tax).
• Hands-on ERP experience with SAP or similar.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting function including General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and P&L.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis.
• Manage project accounting: costing, billing, WIP, revenue recognition.
• Ensure tax compliance: VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, SARS submissions.
• Coordinate cross-border transactions and intercompany reconciliations.
• Collaborate with auditors and oversee ERP system controls.
• Lead and mentor a small accounting team; support budgeting and forecasts.
• Travel to sites as required (local and cross-border).

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Tax compliance

Excel proficiency

Project accounting

Education

CA(SA) or BCompt with Postgraduate/Honours in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role Purpose:The Senior Accountant will oversee project-based financials, monthly reporting, and the end-to-end accounting cycle, including compliance with South African tax and financial legislation. This role includes managing a small team and collaborating with both local and international stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full accounting function including:
  • General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, and Profit & Loss
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis
• Manage project accounting: project costing, billing, WIP, revenue recognition
• Ensure tax compliance: VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, SARS submissions
• Prepare and review cross-border transactions, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with international tax implications
• Collaborate with external auditors, ensuring timely and clean audits
• Oversee ERP system processes and controls
• Manage vendors and ensure timely payments
• Deal with customers and follow up with the collections team
• Complete both internal and statutory audits
• Lead and mentor a small accounting team
• Support management with budget preparation and financial forecasts
• Provide input on finance process improvements, controls, and system enhancements
• Travel to operational or project sites as required (locally and cross-border)
• CA(SA) or BCompt with Postgraduate/Honours in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 to8 years experience in a full-function accounting role
• Industry experience in Construction, Engineering, or Heavy Industrial sectors
• Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation and tax laws (SARS, VAT, income tax)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
• Experience managing finance staff
• Excellent financial reporting and analysis skills
• Comfortable working in project-based and cross-border financial environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong leadership and communication skills