Senior Accountant - Hybrid/Remote, IFRS Expert & Growth

Co_Sanfpl Apex Fund & Corporate Services Sa; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Our client in Kimberley seeks a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their finance team in a hybrid role, managing key accounting functions and ensuring accurate financial records for month-end and year-end closes. You will support reporting processes, reconciliations, and audits while contributing to regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 4+ years of experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in accounting roles.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, financial reporting principles, and South African tax laws.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage general ledger functions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts, monitoring financial performance against plan.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function and implement solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA certification

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Our client in Kimberley seeks a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join their finance team in a hybrid role, managing key accounting functions and ensuring accurate financial records for month-end and year-end closes. You will support reporting processes, reconciliations, and audits while contributing to regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 4+ years of experience, strong IFRS knowledge, and proficiency in Sage, QuickBooks, and Excel.