Senior Accountant: Month-End Close, Tax & Audit Liaison

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will manage the full accounting function, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, preparing financial statements, and collaborating across departments. With 5-8 years of experience, strong knowledge in GL accounting, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, this role offers a chance to drive improvements in accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong technical knowledge in GL accounting, Fixed Assets, and VAT/TAX submissions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage full accounting function, including month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare P&L statements and Annual Financial Statements.
• File TAX and VAT returns in compliance with legislation.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Fixed Assets management

VAT/TAX submissions

Provisions & accruals

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Sage

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a highly skilled Accountant to join a dynamic finance team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will manage the full accounting function, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, preparing financial statements, and collaborating across departments. With 5-8 years of experience, strong knowledge in GL accounting, and proficiency in ERP systems like SAP and Oracle, this role offers a chance to drive improvements in accounting processes.