Senior Accountant — Lead Finance, Reporting & Compliance

Protea Placements; Knysna; Presencial; ZAR 680 000 - 900 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Protea Placements in Knysna seeks a Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance of financial operations, supporting strategic decisions and process improvements.

The role requires strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, 5–8 years’ accounting experience, and leadership abilities. Proficiency with Sage/SAP/Oracle/Pastel and advanced Excel is preferred for efficient reporting and asset management.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA advantageous.
• 5–8 years’ accounting experience essential.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior accounting or supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and South African statutory requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end/year-end processes.
• Experience with VAT, PAYE, SARS compliance, and tax submissions.
• Proven experience with payroll accounting, fixed asset management, and cash flow management.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including formulas, reconciliations, and reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure accuracy, integrity and compliance of the company’s financial operations.
• Support strategic financial decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead and mentor finance team members to ensure timely closing and reporting.

Conhecimentos

Leadership ability

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Payroll accounting

VAT, PAYE, SARS compliance

Fixed asset management

Cash flow management

Advanced MS Excel

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA professional qualification

Ferramentas

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Pastel

Microsoft Dynamics

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Protea Placements in Knysna seeks a Senior Accountant to ensure accuracy and compliance of financial operations, supporting strategic decisions and process improvements.

The role requires strong IFRS/GAAP knowledge, 5–8 years’ accounting experience, and leadership abilities. Proficiency with Sage/SAP/Oracle/Pastel and advanced Excel is preferred for efficient reporting and asset management.