Senior Accounting Officer

Ncumisa Chartered Accountants and Auditors; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accounting Officer to lead and mentor a team of accounting trainees. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with tax regulations, and the management of junior staff. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial go-getter with strong analytical skills and experience in cloud-based accounting systems. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the growth and development of future accounting professionals. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about teaching and mentoring, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years management experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit all financial reports accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with tax obligations and maintain financial integrity.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Microsoft Excel

Numerical aptitude

Analytical abilities

Attention to detail

Cloud-based systems (Sage One, Xero)

Drafting Financial Statements

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

NQF 7 degree in related field

SAIPA SAICA / AGA(SA) certification

Tools

QuickBooks

DraftWorx

Office 365

Job description

We are an accredited training centre and workplace provider looking for a senior Accounting Officer with a history in managing accounting trainees. We are looking for an individual that will contribute to teaching and mentoring our clerks.

Education and Experience:

1. NQF 7 degree in related field
2. SAIPA SAICA / AGA(SA) certification
3. Accounting experience
4. Management experience of at least 3 years

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure that all financial reports including but not limited to the monthly accounts and the preparation of audit files are prepared accurately and submitted on time; procedure manuals are adequately prepared and maintained regularly and are at the required standard.
2. Accounting: Applying principles of accounting to review and analyse financial information, prepare financial reports including financial statements, strategic plans, budgets, and financial forecasts, and perform reconciliations.
3. Taxation: Ensure that all related tax and statutory affairs of the different companies are in order including but not limited to ensuring that VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, Income Tax, Dividend Tax, and FSB levies are duly submitted and paid for in time and proper cash planning is maintained to meet all our tax commitments.
4. Systems: Ability to work within a strictly automated environment. Ensure integrity in systems mapping and generation of appropriate and accurate management reports.

Duties:

1. Tax and financial regulatory and reporting requirements (IFRS).
2. Review of Monthly Bookkeeping and VAT reports and reconciliations.
3. Review of VAT, PAYE, and Income Tax returns.
4. Review of general ledger reconciliations and processing.
5. Management accounts.
6. Payroll Administration.
7. Drafting Financial Statements for Companies, Trusts, and Close Corporations.
8. Reviewing Working paper files.
9. E-filing maintenance.
10. Client relationship management.
11. Work quickly to address and resolve client queries.
12. Management of junior staff members.
13. Weekly management meetings with directors.

Required Skills:

1. Entrepreneurial go-getter who loves learning.
2. Comfortable with a fast-moving evolving environment.
3. Good understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
4. Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities.
5. Ability to work fast and efficiently.
6. Accurate and organized with strong attention to detail.
7. Ability to take initiative.
8. Ability to multitask.
9. Ability to work under pressure.
10. Ability to work as a team.
11. Good organizational skills.
12. Good problem-solving skills.
13. Experience in cloud-based systems such as Sage One and Xero.
14. Experience in drafting Annual Financial Statements on DraftWorx.
15. Sense of responsibility and urgency.
16. Good knowledge of Office 365.
17. Good time management skills and contribute positively as part of a team assisting with various tasks as required.
18. Be self-motivated and have the ability to work autonomously without supervision to strict deadlines.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills:

1. Account Payable
2. Invoicing
3. Journal Entry
4. Data Entry
5. Accounting & Finance
6. Tax Returns
7. QuickBooks
8. General Ledger Accounting
9. Microsoft Excel
10. Reporting
11. Payroll
12. Financial Statements
13. Account Receivable
14. ACCA
15. CPA