Senior Accountant

Headhunters; Tzaneen; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant for a permanent position at their Tzaneen office. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. Essential qualifications include a BCom Accounting degree and 5-10 years of accounting experience. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are necessary to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role may require overtime and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly group management accounts.
• Compile business unit and departmental management accounts.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns.
• Manage and monitor cash flow.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting degree with completed Articles

Tools

ERP / accounting systems

MS Excel

MS Word

E-Mail

Job description

Our client in the Manufacturing sector is looking to employ a Senior Accountant to join their team, based at their Head Office in Tzaneen, Limpopo.

This is a permanent position within the Shared Services Finance department.

Requirements

• BCom Accounting degree with completed Articles.
• 5–10 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, auditing practices and statutory compliance.
• Experience with ERP / accounting systems.
• Computer literate (MS Excel, Word, E-Mail).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly group management accounts.
• Compile business unit, divisional, departmental and regional management accounts.
• Prepare monthly operational and analytical reports.
• Consolidate the annual group budget.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns (Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, UIF, Workman’s Compensation, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies and legislation.
• Maintain accurate financial records and meet all reporting deadlines.
• Manage and monitor cash flow, including daily cash planning and control.
• Liaise with the CFO, Finance Manager, auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor, manage and support subordinate finance staff.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.

Additional Information

• May be required to work overtime.
• Must be willing to comply with all company policies and procedures.

Please note: If you do not receive a response from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.