Senior Accountant - Remote (South Africa)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Work-life balance

Professional development

Bonuses potential

Modern accounting software

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a remote-first finance team. Based in Pietermaritzburg but working remotely from anywhere in South Africa, you will oversee general ledger, financial statements, and intercompany reconciliation.

You will apply IFRS and SA accounting standards, manage AP/AR, assist budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with auditors. A CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance and a recognized professional qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, or CIMA preferred).
• Minimum 5 years progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 in a senior role.
• Proficiency in IFRS and SA accounting standards.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile bank statements and intercompany accounts.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a remote-first finance team. Based in Pietermaritzburg but working remotely from anywhere in South Africa, you will oversee general ledger, financial statements, and intercompany reconciliation.

You will apply IFRS and SA accounting standards, manage AP/AR, assist budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with auditors. A CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification and 5+ years of progressive accounting experience are preferred.