SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Hybrid)

CA Support; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Accountant. This hybrid role involves managing the full accounting cycle, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is required. Applications can be submitted online.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in mid-sized companies.
• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and internal accounting policies.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with tax audits and prepare tax returns.

Skills

Hard-working

Strong organisational and analytical skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong team player

Self-motivated

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Our client, based in Cape Town, offers innovative asset management systems. They have a vacancy for a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, to be based at their head-office in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. This is a hybrid position with the incumbent expected to work from the office for three days a week.The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the full accounting cycle, maintaining the general ledger and preparing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.

POSITION INFO : RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and with internal accounting policies.
• Managing intercompany transactions according to the Transfer Pricing Policy.
• Liaise with regional accounting and tax service providers (where applicable), to ensure the filing of any statutory local returns is done timely and accurately.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and provide balance sheet analysis.
• Identify areas of improvement of business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with tax audits and, where applicable, prepare tax returns.
• Perform quarterly tax effect accounting.
• Assisting with annual audit preparations.
• Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
• Preparing financial analyses and reports.
• Ensuring the general ledger is perfectly maintained.
• Ad hoc assistance to the Group Financial Controller with reports, etc.
• Collaborate across regions with Administration Officers and Regional Operation Managers.
• Mentoring of junior staff.

REQUIREMENTS :

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in mid-sized companies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
• SAIPA / SAICA / CIMA / ACCA / SAIBA registration will be advantageous but is not a requirement
• In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions would be a distinct advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
• A sound knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP would be advantageous

SKILLS :

• Hard-working
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Critical thinking and ability to apply professional judgement
• Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise your workload
• Strong team player
• Can-do attitude, not afraid to get their hands dirty
• Takes responsibility
• Self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• A capacity to learn rapidly in a diverse team environment

TO APPLY :

If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please :

• apply online at or
• click on the "Apply" button

We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

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