Senior Accountant - contract

Our client is seeking a dynamic, problem-solving, and figure-oriented individual responsible for general accounting activities within the accounting department to join their team.

The role involves managing specific centralized functions for various ledgers, applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, preparing accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting control procedures.

Job type : 7 – 12 Months Contract, on-site

Location : Cape Town

Duties including but not limited to :

1. Monthly reconciliation of all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledger accounts.
2. Balance GL to AR and AP sub-system balances and reconcile.
3. Provision for doubtful debts calculations.
4. Process all payments via the ERP system from bank statements and reconcile statements.
5. Obtain invoices and supporting documents and accrue invoices if not processed.
6. Reconcile loan balances.
7. Maintain Fixed Asset Register.
8. Ensure that the General Ledger and Fixed Asset / Lease sub-systems are aligned.
9. Ensure additions and disposals to fixed assets / leases are recorded accurately.
10. Monthly reconciliation of fixed asset and leases to sub-systems.
11. Quarterly lease expense reconciliations and submission to Corporate Head Office.
12. Prepare lease accounting calculations and reconcile.
13. Ensure inventory sub-systems align with GL balances monthly.
14. Reconcile all inventory accounts monthly and resolve variances promptly.
15. Prepare and process relevant journals with supporting information.
16. Ensure accounting records accurately reflect the business units’ financial positions.
17. Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliations per corporate requirements.
18. Follow up on corrections and clearing of balance sheet reconciling items.
19. Carry out monthly close procedures.
20. Prepare financial information and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule.
21. Analyze revenue and expenses.
22. Record revenue in accordance with revenue recognition policies and IFRS compliance.
23. Provide management with financial information and analysis to support decisions.
24. Organize and prepare monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements.
25. Assist with statutory and tax audit preparations in respective countries.
26. Assist in internal controls documentation and monitoring (SOX).
27. Perform duties in accordance with quality assurance procedures and departmental instructions.
28. Comply with OHS standards.

Minimum Requirements :

1. Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Professional Accountant (SA), AGA (SA) – advantageous.
3. 2 years post-Articles experience.
4. Experience in commerce or completed SAIPA / SAICA Articles / formal accounting training.
5. Knowledge of IFRS.
6. Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX reporting).
7. ERP system experience.
8. Fluent in English; French would be advantageous.

Skills Required

1. Strong understanding of accounting theory.
2. Highly detail-oriented.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

If you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. If you do not hear back within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.