Senior Accountant

Salix Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Cape Town office. This role focuses on the preparation and review of financial statements, managing accounting processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in accounting, particularly in a project-driven environment, and proficiency in ERP systems. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential. Interested candidates can send their CV to the provided email.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, ideally within an EPCM, engineering, or construction environment.
• In-depth experience in project accounting and managing project costs effectively.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger and financial close processes to ensure data accuracy.
• Oversee tax compliance including VAT, corporate tax, and coordinate with auditors.
• Monitor project accounting and collaborate with project managers to control expenditures.
• Support contract management processes, ensuring accurate billing and claims.
• Support contract management, billing, claims and cost recovery; cash flow forecasting; multi-currency bank reconciliations.
• Maintain ERP records and drive process improvements and system upgrades.

Skills

Project accounting

Financial analysis

ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle)

Multi-currency transactions

Tax compliance

Excel skills

Analytical abilities

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant in Cape Town

Our client is a well-established international engineering and project delivery firm with a strong presence in Africa, specializing in complex industrial and mining projects. They are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join their Cape Town office in a financial reporting capacity.

This role focuses on preparing and reviewing financial statements and reports, supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes, and ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insightful financial analysis for management.

The company values long-term stability, technical excellence, and consistency, making it a great fit for a candidate who wants to develop deep financial expertise and grow professionally.

If you are ready to take on this role and grow your career with a company that values long-term stability, technical excellence, and consistency, send your CV to [e-mail]

Duties:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP and internal policies.
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial close processes to ensure data accuracy.
• Oversee tax compliance, including VAT, corporate tax, and withholding tax, and coordinate with auditors as required.
• Monitor project accounting, including work-in-progress (WIP), revenue recognition, and project profitability.
• Track project costs, accruals, and budget variances, collaborating with project managers to control expenditures.
• Support contract management processes, ensuring accurate billing, claims, and cost recovery.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and bank reconciliations, including multi-currency transactions.
• Ensure timely processing of accounts payable and receivable, monitor client billing cycles, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records in ERP systems and support process improvements, automation, and system upgrades.

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting, ideally within an EPCM, engineering, or construction environment.
• In-depth experience in project accounting, including monitoring work-in-progress (WIP) and managing project costs effectively.
• Proficient in ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, or similar) with strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Practical knowledge of multi-currency transactions, tax compliance, and applying international accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to manage financial aspects of complex EPCM projects, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance, maintaining financial integrity.
• Skilled in financial analysis and reporting, providing actionable insights for decision-making.

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