Senior Accountant - IFRS/GAAP Expert, Audit & Growth

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Annual performance bonuses

Generous annual leave

Study leave for professional dev.

Access to professional accounting nets

Stable and reputable institution

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial operations with accuracy and compliance. You will prepare financial statements, reconcile ledgers, and support strategic planning for a reputable financial services firm.

The role requires IFRS/GAAP knowledge, SA tax familiarity, and strong Excel proficiency, with at least 4 years of accounting experience including 2 in a senior capacity. A CA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CA(SA), ACCA or CIMA qualification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and South African tax legislation.
• Proficiency in Sage, SAP or QuickBooks and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable/receivable and general ledger.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
• Perform bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations and internal policies.
• Assist budgets and forecasts preparation and provide financial insights to management.
• Liaise with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to protect assets.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Accounting or Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA preferred

Tools

Sage

SAP

QuickBooks

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to manage financial operations with accuracy and compliance. You will prepare financial statements, reconcile ledgers, and support strategic planning for a reputable financial services firm.

The role requires IFRS/GAAP knowledge, SA tax familiarity, and strong Excel proficiency, with at least 4 years of accounting experience including 2 in a senior capacity. A CA, ACCA or CIMA qualification is preferred.