Senior Year-End Accountant

Talented Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Durban seeks a Senior Accountant to oversee year-end preparations, ensure compliance with IFRS, and mentor a dynamic team. The role includes strategic contributions to the financial practices of the firm while ensuring meticulous financial reporting and balance sheet accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum BCompt (Hons) degree required.
• At least 2 years post-articles experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Draftworx software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements according to IFRS.
• Conduct independent completion of engagements and ensure compliance.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and strategic insights to management.

Skills

Accounting acumen

Proficiency on Draftworx

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic mindset

Education

BCompt (Hons) degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities : Compilation and Completion of Year-End Annual Financial Statements : Prepare financial statements, including the statement of comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity, and statement of cash flows, along with detailed notes and accounting policy information.Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), IFRS for SMEs, or other applicable frameworks.Maintain ethical financial reporting practices in line with the SAICA Code of Conduct.Management and Review : Review files and financial statements prepared by other year-end accountants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.Independent Completion of Engagements : Conduct Compilation and Independent Review engagements independently, adhering to ISRS and ISRE (Revised) standards.Ensure all engagements are completed efficiently and meet legal and disclosure requirements under the Companies Act.Balance Sheet Reconciliations : Perform robust and accurate balance sheet reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals, provisions, and fixed assets.Identify and rectify discrepancies, ensuring the balance sheet accurately represents the companys financial position.Strategic Contributions : Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analyses.Contribute to the overall financial strategy by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.Qualifications and Experience : Education : Minimum BCompt (Hons) degree.Professional Training : Completed articles.Experience : At least 2 years of post-articles experience in a similar role.Technical Skills : Proficiency on Draftworx software.Strong accounting acumen and familiarity with IFRS, IFRS for SMEs, and other relevant frameworkspetence in performing Compilation and Independent Review engagements independently.Soft Skills : Strategic mindset with the ability to see the big picture and provide actionable insights.Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage and mentor team members effectively.Preferred Attributes : A commitment to ethical financial reporting and professional conduct.Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines during year-end periods.A proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing corrective actions.An innovative mindset to continually be on the look out for new and improved ways of doing things to create efficiency and more seamless processes for the firm

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Senior Accountant • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal