Senior Accountant (Stellenbosch)

Datafin Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic investment & management firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior Accountant to oversee operational and financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing monthly management packs, annual financial statements, and managing VAT processes. Candidates should hold a relevant BCom with SAICA/CIMA/SAIPA and have at least 5 years of experience, in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant work experience required.
• Experience at small audit/accounting practice beneficial.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and financial reporting across subsidiaries.
• Review and/or prepare Monthly Management packs.
• Manage VAT calculations, submissions, and audits.
• Guide and manage a team of accountants.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Team management

High degree of accuracy

Analytical thinking

Education

Relevant BCom or equivalent

SAICA / CIMA / SAIPA

Job description

Overview

Job title : Senior Accountant (Stellenbosch)

Job Location : Western Cape, Stellenbosch

Deadline : October 14, 2025

Environment

• OVERSEE operational and financial reporting across subsidiaries as your numerical expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior Accountant at a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch.
• You will review and/or prepare Monthly Management packs, prepare and/or review annual financial statements and supporting schedules while assisting with VAT verifications, IT14SDs and other SARS-related tax queries.

Duties

• Oversee operational and financial reporting across subsidiaries.
• Review and/or prepare Monthly Management packs.
• Prepare and/or review annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Updating of centralized regional reports.
• Review VAT calculations, submissions, and manage VAT audits.
• Review/Prepare tax computations, calculate provisional tax and dividend pay outs.
• Assist with VAT verifications, IT14SDs and other SARS-related tax queries.
• Manage the preparation of audit files and liaise with Auditors to resolve queries.
• Guide/Assist and manage a team of Accountants.
• Prepare and present financial reports to shareholders.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for new and existing entities.
• Design and implement financial systems for newly established companies or buildings.
• Review and manage cash flow forecasts and actuals.
• Oversee and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Assume full accountability for financial activities within the portfolio, addressing challenges and ensuring timely resolution of issues.

Requirements

• Relevant BCom or equivalent.
• SAICA / CIMA / SAIPA
• Articles or experience at small Audit / Accounting practice beneficial or similar work experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• 5+ Years relevant work experience.

Attributes

• Works well under pressure.
• Deadline driven environment.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical.
• Team oriented.
• Managing a team.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Deadline driven.