Senior Accountant

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 the 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 and reporting (statutory / compliance)
• Deciding and initiating action
• Planning & coordination skills
• Leading and supervising
• Applying expertise and technology
• Analyzing financial data
• Developing results and meeting customer expectations
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Working with people and relating/networking
• Adhering to principles and values
• Persuading and influencing
• Planning and organizing
• Adapting and responding to change

Key Responsibilities

• Review creditor payments for processing
• Release creditor payments on the procurement system
• Correspond with internal support departments and respond to queries
• Prepare necessary journals
• Assist cashbook clerk with the preparation of cashbooks and ensure daily bank reconciliations
• Monthly accounting tasks including journals, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions
• Ensure all sub-ledger accounts balance to the trial balance
• Maintain financial records up to financial statements level
• Prepare monthly VAT returns and tax reconciliations
• Liaise with internal and external auditors