Senior Accountant

Prime Meridian Direct (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced financial accountant. Responsibilities include managing reconciliations, preparing payments, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in Accounting, have advanced Excel skills, and possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in similar roles. Join a company that values care in the insurance world.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a financial accountant or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cashbook and other key reconciliations.
• Prepare and process daily payments.
• Manage VAT submissions and settlements.
• Ensure compliance with payroll-related legislation.
• Review and implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Accurately process journal entries.
• Maintain the general ledger and payroll records.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reports.
• Support the Financial Manager during external audits.
• Perform ad hoc tasks assigned by the Financial Manager.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Reconciliations expertise

Experience with accounting systems

Business acumen

Education

Degree in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Sage or similar accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cashbook and other key reconciliations
• Prepare and process daily payments
• Manage VAT submissions, settlements, and SARS-related queries
• Ensure compliance with all payroll-related legislation, tax regulations, and reporting requirements
• Review and implement accounting policies and procedures
• Accurately process journal entries in the accounting system
• Maintain the general ledger, payroll records, and employee information
• Prepare monthly management accounts, reports, and key performance indicators
• Support the Financial Manager during external audits
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Financial Manager

Skills and Competencies

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory compliance
• Proficient in reconciliations (e.g., bank, creditors, debtors, payroll)
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting systems
• Sound business acumen and understanding of operational context

Behavioural Attributes

• High attention to detail
• Organised and methodical approach to work
• Proactive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a financial accountant or similar role
• Ready to be part of a company that's redefining what it means to care in the insurance world – Apply Today!