Senior Accountant: Strategy, Forecasting & Team Leadership

Communicate Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide crucial financial analysis and strategic insights to assist leadership in decision-making. You will prepare management accounts, conduct variance analysis, and support various business units while ensuring IFRS compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, expertise in advanced Microsoft Excel, and proficiency with accounting software like SAP or Oracle. You will oversee a team and help them grow, ensuring the future success of the accounting department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' commercial experience.
• Strong working knowledge of advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modelling in Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to ERP systems is non-negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Perform variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide support to various business units and assist in resolving queries.
• Support audits to ensure IFRS compliance.
• Track and analyze inventory costs, including stock valuations.
• Assist in developing and maintaining financial controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments for system enhancements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic insights

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Accounting software (SAP, Oracle, Sage, Xero)

Analytical skills

Forecasting skills

Education

B.Com Accounting or similar

Job description

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accountant to provide crucial financial analysis and strategic insights to assist leadership in decision-making. You will prepare management accounts, conduct variance analysis, and support various business units while ensuring IFRS compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, expertise in advanced Microsoft Excel, and proficiency with accounting software like SAP or Oracle. You will oversee a team and help them grow, ensuring the future success of the accounting department.