Senior Accountant - Full Scope, Growth & Forecasting

The Recruitment Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is looking for an experienced accountant to handle the full accounting function for a business unit in Cape Town. Candidates should have a BCom degree, 12 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks. The position involves bank reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 12 years minimum relevant working experience in an accounting environment.
• Working knowledge of basic supply chain processes including inventory, purchasing, and cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Handle full accounting function for the Adaptive Accounting business unit.
• Perform bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end procedures.
• Process and monitor accounts payable and receivable.
• Compilation of annual financial statements.
• Prepare and submit management accounts and internal financial reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Xero

Proficiency in QuickBooks

Strong Excel and data analysis skills

Attention to detail

Education

BCom Degree in Accounting or related field

Additional accounting qualifications (e.g., SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

A professional recruitment agency is looking for an experienced accountant to handle the full accounting function for a business unit in Cape Town. Candidates should have a BCom degree, 12 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in accounting software like Xero or QuickBooks. The position involves bank reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable, and financial reporting. Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.