Senior Accountant

Green Marble Recruitment Consultants; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team in Pretoria. This role involves managing the full accounting process up to Trial Balance, including journal entries, reports, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have a BCom degree and at least 7 years of experience in accounting, particularly within the mining, construction, or engineering sectors. You will play a crucial role in supporting the CFO and Group Accountant while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and timely financial reporting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting experience managing full financial functions.
• Proficient in handling high volumes of transactions and intercompany accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage full financial function up to Trial Balance and handle AP/AR.
• Ensure timely submissions for SARS and manage payroll data.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Experience with intercompany transactions

Proficiency in Trial Balance management

Advanced Excel & MS Office skills

Attention to detail

Education

BCom Degree

Diploma in Accounting

Job description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT!!!!!!!

Location: PRETORIA

Our client is seeking a senior ACCOUNTANT based in Pretoria to join their dynamic team. The role involves managing the full accounting process up to Trial Balance, including journal entries, reports, and reconciliations. You will also assist with audits and support the CFO and Group Accountant.

NON-NEGOTIABLES:

• BCom Degree/Diploma
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting
• Experience with Intercompany Accounts
• Full accounting function up to Trial Balance
• Experience handling high volumes of transactions
• Industry experience within mining, construction, or engineering

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a Diploma
• Advanced Excel & MS Office skills
• Deadline-driven
• Ability to handle full financial functions up to Trial Balance
• Experience with Intercompany Accounts
• Ability to manage high volumes of transactions

Personality Traits:

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Responsibilities:

• Manage full financial function up to Trial Balance
• Handle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Coordinate with external consultants
• Process bank entries and journals
• Maintain Asset Register
• Perform weekly bank reconciliations
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and corrections
• Verify monthly management statements
• Implement and communicate in-house policies and procedures
• Adhere to basic accounting principles and escalate unusual transactions
• Ensure control accounts balance with AR age analysis
• Meet monthly deadlines
• Communicate accounting and Deltek policies internally
• Coordinate with office accountants and Group accountant on projects
• Report financial issues internally
• Follow instructions from Group Accountant and CFO
• Ensure timely payroll data submission and HR updates
• Submit E-filing on time
• Manage pension and medical fund communications
• Report HR issues to Group HR
• Report irregular transactions to CFO or Group Accountant, including:
  • Manager involvement in transactions
  • Unauthorized bonus payments
  • Claims in advance
  • Asset purchases over R50,000 outside budget
  • Other suspicious transactions
• Protect confidential information
• Avoid office gossip
• Ensure timely SARS submissions (VAT, Income Tax, PAYE)

Desired Skills:

• BCom Degree
• Accounting expertise
• Experience with intercompany transactions
• Proficiency in Trial Balance management