Senior Accountant (Hybrid)

SHE Recruits; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 750 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a skilled Accountant to ensure compliance and financial reporting excellence. The role includes mentoring junior staff, leading client projects, and refining processes in a tech-driven environment. The ideal candidate holds a relevant degree and has significant experience in accounting, particularly in IFRS compliance. Apply now to make a meaningful impact in this dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Registration with SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or similar preferred.
• 5+ years accounting experience, ideally within practice.
• Technologically curious and comfortable adopting AI tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete financial statements in line with IFRS.
• Provide guidance to junior accountants and bookkeepers.
• Lead client projects such as financial clean-ups.

Skills

Leadership and mentoring

Strong communication

Proficiency in Xero and Sage

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree, diploma, or certificate in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Draftworx

CaseWare

Xero

Job description

Qualifications, skills and experience required :

• Degree, diploma, or certificate in Accounting or Finance
• Registration with SAICA, SAIPA, CIMA, or similar (preferred, not essential)
• 35 years accounting experience, ideally within practice or outsourced accounting
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs
• Advanced skills in Draftworx, CaseWare or Xero
• In-depth understanding of SARS and CIPC systems
• Strong Xero and Sage proficiency
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets capabilities
• Technologically curious comfortable adopting AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
• Excellent communication skills and client-facing professionalism
• A proactive, detail-oriented problem solver who takes full ownership of outcomes

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare complete, accurate financial statements in line with IFRS for SMEs
• Review general ledgers and trial balances for quality and consistency
• Oversee monthly reconciliations and processing accuracy
• Support SARS submissions (VAT, PAYE, Provisional & Income Tax)

Technical Support & Leadership

• Provide guidance to junior accountants and bookkeepers
• Act as the review layer between operational and management teams
• Share best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality financial output

Project Management

• Lead once-off client projects such as financial clean-ups and compliance restorations
• Diagnose issues, design solutions and execute efficiently
• Turn "messy" situations into accurate, compliant records

Process Improvement & Systems

• Help refine SOPs and improve accounting and compliance workflows
• Identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions
• Work closely with leadership to scale systems that support growth

Strategic Contribution

• Be hands-on and collaborative across departments
• Contribute ideas that drive efficiency, client satisfaction and excellence
• Opportunity for future progression into leadership

If you are a skilled, motivated Accountant who wants to grow in a dynamic, tech-enabled environment where you can truly make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and take the next step toward building something exceptional.