Senior Multi-Entity Accountant & Compliance Lead

Communicate Finance; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced senior bookkeeper to manage full bookkeeping for multiple entities up to trial balance. You will handle VAT, PAYE, UIF, payroll, and tenant invoicing, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role requires leadership, independence, and meticulous financial control.

Proven expertise in Xero, Sage Online, Pastel Partner, and SimplePay is essential, along with advanced Excel skills and the ability to drive timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' accounting and finance experience.
• Experience managing the financial operations of multiple entities.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero, Sage Online, Pastel Partner, and SimplePay.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysing and reporting financial data.
• Experience with online banking platforms and SARS compliance.
• Professional, mature and ethical approach.
• Strong leadership and ability to drive results.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance across multiple entities.
• Process and accurately capture all financial transactions.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and UIF returns.
• Ensure ongoing SARS and statutory compliance.
• Process payroll accurately and maintain payroll compliance.
• Maintain employee records, leave schedules and payroll deductions.
• Administer and manage tenant lease agreements; generate monthly tenant invoices.
• Coordinate travel for medical representatives, including flights and accommodation.
• Reconcile medical reps logbooks with Fleet Card statements and verify allowances.
• Manage month-end and year-end financial processes and reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial and payroll reports supporting the Chartered Accountant.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Financial reporting

Xero

Sage Online

Pastel Partner

SimplePay

Excel

Payroll

VAT & tax

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Multi-entity

Internal controls

Education

PA(SA)

BCom in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Sage Online

Pastel Partner

SimplePay

Excel

Job description

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced senior bookkeeper to manage full bookkeeping for multiple entities up to trial balance. You will handle VAT, PAYE, UIF, payroll, and tenant invoicing, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The role requires leadership, independence, and meticulous financial control.

Proven expertise in Xero, Sage Online, Pastel Partner, and SimplePay is essential, along with advanced Excel skills and the ability to drive timely financial reporting.