Senior Accountant

Network Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Finance is seeking a Senior Accountant for its client in Airport Industria, Cape Town. You will handle financial accounting, month-end reporting, reconciliations and statutory compliance, while supporting audit processes.

You will work with the Finance Manager and mentor junior staff, ensuring accurate ledgers, timely reporting and robust internal controls across the finance function.

Qualifications

• BCom Accounting or BCom Financial Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Accountant or similar role.
• Strong month-end and year-end accounting process experience.
• Proven ability in management reporting and financial analysis.
• Experience with VAT and SARS requirements.
• Pastel experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee the general ledger.
• Prepare journals, accruals, provisions and prepayments.
• Prepare depreciation schedules and related items.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets and cash flow information.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Assist with tax submissions and SARS compliance.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes.
• Strengthen internal controls and governance processes.
• Provide guidance to junior finance team members.

Skills

Financial accounting

Month-end close

Management reporting

Reconciliations

Audit preparation

VAT & SARS compliance

Internal controls

Team guidance

Education

BCom Accounting

BCom Financial Accounting

Equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Pastel

Job description

An established organisation is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team and take responsibility for key accounting and reporting functions.

This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who is confident working across financial accounting, month-end reporting, reconciliations, statutory compliance, management accounts and audit processes.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager while providing guidance and support to junior members of the finance team.

This role is based in Airport Industria, Cape Town

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee the general ledger.
• Prepare and process journals, accruals, provisions and prepayments.
• Prepare accounting schedules for depreciation, wear and tear, amortisation and related items.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Review trial balances to ensure financial information is complete and accurate.
• Support month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyse income statements, balance sheets and cash flow information.
• Ensure transactions are accurately allocated to the correct accounts and cost centres.

Management Reporting & Analysis

• Compile monthly management reports and supporting financial analysis.
• Analyse financial results and investigate variances against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide management with relevant financial insights and recommendations.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Provide financial information and analysis for ad-hoc business requirements.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Oversee key accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Review supplier reconciliations and ensure outstanding queries are resolved.
• Monitor customer accounts, outstanding balances and collections.
• Ensure supplier invoices, payments and customer receipts are processed accurately.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and forecasting.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other statutory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with SARS requirements and applicable accounting legislation.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for tax submissions and audits.
• Liaise with SARS, external auditors and other relevant stakeholders when required.

Audit & Year-End

• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and respond to audit queries.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are accurate, complete and audit-ready.

Internal Controls & Governance

• Maintain and strengthen accounting controls and financial procedures.
• Identify potential control weaknesses and recommend appropriate improvements.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, accounting standards and internal procedures.
• Monitor finance processes to ensure accuracy, completeness and compliance.

Team Support

• Provide guidance and support to junior finance team members.
• Review accounting work where required to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Assist with the training and development of finance staff.
• Support the team in meeting reporting deadlines and key finance deliverables.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• BCom Accounting, BCom Financial Accounting or an equivalent accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Previous experience as a Senior Accountant, Accountant or in a similar position.
• Strong experience with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Proven experience preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, journals, general ledger and financial analysis.
• Practical experience with VAT and SARS requirements.
• Exposure to internal or external audits would be advantageous.
• Pastel experience would be advantageous.