Senior Accountant

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable salary

Training & Development

Performance Bonus

Health Insurance

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a talented Senior Accountant to join a client's team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The role involves overseeing financial activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and managing budgeting processes. Ideal candidates should have accounting qualifications and 5-10 years of experience, preferably in construction, demonstrating strong leadership and communication abilities. This position offers a negotiable salary, training, performance bonuses, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience, preferably in the construction field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements.
• Manage general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Coordinate and assist in month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Prepare and review budget and forecasting reports
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes
• Supervise and lead a team of accounting professionals

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

ACCA/CIMA/BICA Qualified

Degree in Accounting & Finance

Part ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Hire Resolve, a leading recruitment agency, is currently seeking a talented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our client's team. As a Senior Accountant, you will oversee all the financial activities of the business. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, managing budgeting and forecasting processes, and implementing effective internal controls. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting, preferably within the construction industry, and possess excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial statements
• Manage general ledger and ensure accuracy of financial data
• Coordinate and assist in month-end and year-end close procedures
• Prepare and review budget and forecasting reports
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes
• Supervise and lead a team of accounting professionals

Requirements

• ACCA/CIMA/BICA Qualified or Degree in Accounting & Finance
• Part ACCA/CIMA qualified
• BICA Registered
• 5–10 years of experience, preferably in the construction field
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus
• Health Insurance

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How to Apply

• Apply for this role today, contact Michaela Boustred at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.