Senior Accountant: Financials, Tax & Client Liaison

Staff Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm in Eastern Cape is looking for an experienced accountant to manage financial records and prepare annual statements. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree and 3-5 years of experience, alongside proficiency in both accounting software and communication in English/Afrikaans/Xhosa. This position involves supervising junior accountants, ensuring compliance with taxation, and producing complete financial reports.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working experience in accounting.
• Ability to produce accurate financial statements.
• Experience with tax calculations and statutory returns.

Responsibilities

• Process accounting records onto a computerized accounting system.
• Prepare annual financial statements and work paper files.
• Supervise and train junior accountants.

Skills

Communication skills in English/Afrikaans/Xhosa

Analytical skills

Ability to reconcile statements

Education

BCom degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word)

Caseware

Pastel

Xero

Vanilla Payroll

Job description

A reputable accounting firm in Eastern Cape is looking for an experienced accountant to manage financial records and prepare annual statements. The ideal candidate has a BCom degree and 3-5 years of experience, alongside proficiency in both accounting software and communication in English/Afrikaans/Xhosa. This position involves supervising junior accountants, ensuring compliance with taxation, and producing complete financial reports.