Senior Accounting Associate

Kontak Recruitment; Gauteng; Remote; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Senior Accounting Associate for a remote-from-South Africa role with a fast-growing international client in the legal, finance and global payroll services sector. The role focuses on maintaining accurate client books, managing month-end and quarter-end close, and handling statutory and VAT-related filings across multiple jurisdictions.

You will support Financial Controllers, guide Accounting Assistants, and gain exposure to complex cross-border accounting work

Qualifications

• Sits within a structured accounting team focused on accurate client books and month-end/quarter-end close.
• Handles VAT, ESL and CBS filings as required for multiple jurisdictions.
• Supports Financial Controllers and guides Accounting Assistants while sharing knowledge with newer team members.

Responsibilities

• Close month-end and quarter-end processes for international clients.
• Prepare statutory financial statements and support payment/invoice tasks.
• Draft and file VAT, ESL and CBS filings where required.
• Maintain accurate books, records and reporting across multiple countries.
• Assist in mentoring junior team members and contributing to cross-border accounting projects.

Skills

Month-end close

VAT filings

Cross-border accounting

Financial reporting

Job description

Senior Accounting Associate (JB6336)

Remote from South Africa

Market Related

The client is a fast-growing international legal, finance and global payroll services organisation headquartered in the Netherlands. The accounting team supports a diverse portfolio of international clients with accurate financial administration, reporting and statutory compliance across multiple countries and industries.

This Senior Accounting Associate role sits within a structured accounting team and is focused on maintaining accurate client books, managing month-end and quarter-end close, and preparing statutory and VAT-related filings. The position also supports Financial Controllers, helps guide junior team members, and offers exposure to complex cross-border accounting work with scope to grow into more senior client-facing responsibility.

You manage a portfolio of complex international clients and keep their books, records and reporting accurate and up to date. You close month-end and quarter-end processes, prepare financial reports, and complete VAT, ESL and CBS filings where required. You also draft statutory financial statements, support payment and invoice tasks, and keep clear time records. Alongside client work, you help Financial Controllers, guide Accounting Assistants, and share knowledge with newer team members. If that sounds like your kind of week, this could be the role for you.