Senior Accountant - GL, Fixed Assets & Financial Reporting

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled Accountant to manage full accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include preparing P&L statements, filing tax returns, and liaising with auditors. This position requires advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years experience in a similar accounting role.
• In-depth experience with annual accounts preparation.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage full accounting function independently.
• Prepare Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and Balance Sheets.
• File TAX and VAT returns in compliance with legislation.

Skills

GL accounting

Fixed Assets

Provisions & accruals

P&L and Balance Sheet prep

VAT/TAX submissions

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Sage)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg is seeking a highly skilled Accountant to manage full accounting functions and ensure compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include preparing P&L statements, filing tax returns, and liaising with auditors. This position requires advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to work independently.