Senior Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee project-based financials and ensure compliance with South African tax and financial legislation. The role involves managing a team and collaborating with stakeholders both locally and internationally. Candidates should have 5-8 years of experience in a full-function accounting role and strong knowledge of South African financial legislation. Excellent analytical skills and hands-on experience with ERP systems are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 8 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.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting function including General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and Profit & Loss.
• Manage project accounting: project costing, billing, WIP, revenue recognition.
• Ensure tax compliance: VAT, Income Tax, PAYE SARS submissions.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (SAP or similar)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

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.

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).

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) or BCompt with Postgraduate / Honours in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 to 8 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

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines under pressure
• Strategic thinker with sound commercial acumen
• Independent solution-oriented and accountable
• Comfortable working in a global fast-paced environment

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 Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1