Senior Associate I Accounting (Dutch engagements)

Visser & Visser; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International collaborat ion ZA/NL

Online coaching & ondersteuning

Job summary

Visser & Visser zoekt een Senior Associate I Accounting voor de vestiging Stellenbosch (Zuid-Afrika). U ondersteunt de accounting practice door financiële administraties te verwerken en concepten van jaarrekeningen voor Nederlandse entiteiten op te stellen in een gestructureerde omgeving.

U werkt nauw samen met collega’s in Zuid-Afrika en Nederland, levert consistente en nauwkeurige boekhoudkundige werkzaamheden en draagt bij aan kwaliteitscontrole en tijdige oplevering.

Qualifications

• Beschikking over een relevante financiële opleiding zoals B.Com/B.Accounting.
• Voldoende kennis van Engelse en Afrikaans talen.

Responsibilities

• Verwerken en onderhouden van cliëntboekingen en administratie.

Skills

Excel skills

Accounting software

English & Afrikaans

Independent work

Education

B.Com Accounting

B.Accounting

Tools

Caseware

Job description

Visser & Visser biedt het volledige spectrum aan financiële en strategische dienstverlening voor kleine en grote ondernemers. Met ruim 500 medewerkers en 16 vestigingen in Nederland bouwen we samen aan een platform voor ondernemerschap. Met cijfers als bron van inzicht, bieden we vanuit dit platform programma’s voor persoonlijk leiderschap, teams en organisatiestrategie. Zo doen we er alles aan om ondernemers en hun ondernemingen vooruit te brengen.

We zijn er trots op dat Visser & Visser is uitgeroepen tot Beste Werkgever 2024-2025. Dit is een bevestiging van waar wij voor staan als organisatie: Doen wat telt. Werk je bij Visser & Visser, dan kun je mensen echt vooruit helpen en van betekenis zijn voor elkaar. Samen zorgen we ervoor dat ons werk ertoe doet. Wij geven jou het vertrouwen, de ruimte en de uitdaging om dit waar te maken. Dat doen we omdat we geloven in jouw talent. Omdat we ervan overtuigd zijn dat delen rijk maakt. En ook omdat we elkaar écht vooruit willen helpen.

Uiteindelijk is dat waar het om gaat... Doen wat telt.

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional with the experience and ability to independently manage financial administration, as well as prepare annual financial statements? Would you like to work in an international environment, collaborating with Dutch accounting professionals on Dutch client engagements? If so, this opportunity may be the perfect fit for you.

At Visser & Visser, teamwork, connection and professionalism go hand in hand. As Senior Associate, you help ensure that our people remain engaged, informed and aligned - while delivering consistent and accurate accounting work.

About The Role

As a Senior Associate I Accounting, from our beautiful office in Stellenbosch (South Africa), you will support the accounting practice by processing financial administrations and performing compilations of the annual financial statements for various Dutch entities. You will work closely with colleagues in South Africa and the Netherlands within a structured planning, review, and quality control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting administration
  • Processing and maintaining clients’ financial records
  • Preparing and reviewing accounting entries and general ledger transactions
  • Performing of balance sheet and profit & loss reconciliations
  • Ensuring accurate, complete, and up-to-date financial administration
• Support in the compilation of the annual financial statement based on Dutch GAAP
  • Assisting with preparatory work for the annual financial statements
  • Preparing working papers, schedules, and supporting specifications
  • Performing annual financial statement preparation procedures
  • Delivering well-structured, review-ready files for senior colleagues
• Collaboration and communication
  • Communicating professionally with colleagues and, where required, clients
  • Requesting information in a timely manner
  • Identifying and escalating discrepancies, inconsistencies, or uncertainties
  • Working in accordance with agreed timelines, checklists, and quality standards

Who are we really looking for?

We are not looking for a consultant or manager. We are looking for a dependable accounting professional who can independently prepare financial administrations and compilations for the annual financial statements.

You take ownership of your work, ensure that compilation and administrative files are complete, logically structured, and ready for review enabling managers to perform efficient and effective reviews with minimal follow up and corrections required.

If you are passionate about accuracy, quality, and professional growth within an international accountancy environment, we would like to hear from you.

What You Bring

• B.Com Accounting, B.Accounting or other relevant financial accounting degree
• Registration with SAIPA (preferred), SAICA or Acca with relevant compilation experience
• Completed articles with a recognised professional body
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in compilation at a top-10 accounting firm
• Experience working with Caseware
• Experience preparing financial statements and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and year-end procedures

Skills And Competencies

• Accurate, structured, and reliable work ethic
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills
• Effective communication skills within a remote working environment
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans

What We Offer

• An international working environment with close collaboration between South Africa and the Netherlands
• Clear task allocation, guidance, and review structures
• Regular online (including periodic on-site support) coaching and support
• Opportunities to develop within the Dutch accountancy professio
• Monthly base salary between 40,000 and 55,000 ZAR, depending on experience.

About Visser & Visser

At Visser & Visser, we believe that our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your knowledge, experience and motivation are highly valued, and we are confident that you will make a meaningful contribution to both our South African and Dutch teams. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and ensuring that you feel part of an ambitious, collaborative, and inspiring working environment - one where we can achieve great things together.