Senior Accountant - On-Site in Randburg | Growth

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to lead the finance team, ensuring accurate financial records and strategic planning. The role focuses on maintaining compliance, improving controls, and delivering timely financial insights.

You will oversee AP/AR/GL and payroll, prepare statements, and support budgeting. A CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA path or designation and 5+ years in accounting are highly valued. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CA(SA), ACCA, or CIMA qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years in progressive accounting roles.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, Pastel and advanced Excel.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and South African tax regulations.
• Analytical, problem-solving and detail-oriented mindset.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities; meets deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; team oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations: AP, AR, GL, and payroll.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and SA tax regulations.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Develop internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy.
• Support external auditors during audits.
• Process journal entries with proper documentation and approval.
• Provide financial insights to management for decision-making.
• Mentor and train junior accounting staff.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA) / ACCA / CIMA desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Pastel

Job description

Placements24 in Randburg seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to lead the finance team, ensuring accurate financial records and strategic planning. The role focuses on maintaining compliance, improving controls, and delivering timely financial insights.

You will oversee AP/AR/GL and payroll, prepare statements, and support budgeting. A CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA path or designation and 5+ years in accounting are highly valued. On-site work is required.