Senior Accountant - Budgeting, Tax & Audit Lead

DataFin; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Hermanus is seeking an Accountant responsible for financial management, compliance, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, experience with Xero, and at least 5 years in finance. Key duties include audit preparation, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Excellent analytical and collaborative skills are essential in this role, which offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Completed SAIPA/SAICA training contract with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Execute accounting functions on Xero and manage budgets.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with taxation and regulatory filings.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Technical Expertise

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Ability to Plan and Organise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Completed SAIPA/SAICA training contract

Tools

Xero

Salesforce

GOAT

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

A financial services company in Hermanus is seeking an Accountant responsible for financial management, compliance, and reporting. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, experience with Xero, and at least 5 years in finance. Key duties include audit preparation, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Excellent analytical and collaborative skills are essential in this role, which offers a dynamic work environment.