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Job summary
A high-growth multi-entity group in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee the complete bookkeeping and accounting functions. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience and a thorough understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and reporting. Key responsibilities include managing all bookkeeping functions, preparing management accounts, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers a competitive salary of R600,000 to R720,000 per annum based on experience.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting.
- Strong understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
- Experience working in a Group environment or family office.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full bookkeeping function to trial balance.
- Prepare and reconcile bank accounts and ledgers.
- Compile monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
- Process payroll and maintain employee records.
- Manage statutory reporting, including VAT and PAYE.
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A high-growth multi-entity group requires an experienced Senior Accountant to take ownership of the full bookkeeping and accounting function of the business. The company operates as a diversified group with core business lines in investment holdings, services, manufacturing, and rentals.
The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a strong understanding of accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting. A financial qualification and professional membership to a regulatory body will be highly valued, along with experience in a Group environment, related party, investment holdings, and/or family office experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with the required qualification and experience to join an established and expanding business.
- Manage the full bookkeeping function from source documentation to trial balance.
- Prepare and reconcile bank accounts, debtors, creditors, and general ledgers.
- Compile monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
- Process payroll and maintain accurate employee records using Sage Payroll.
- Compile and manage forecasting, budgeting, cash-flow planning.
- Manage Statutory reporting, i.e. VAT, PAYE, SDL, CIPC, etc.
- Assist with month-end and year-end procedures.
- Liaise with external accountants and auditors as required.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Maintenance of fixed asset register and reconciling the assets to the general ledger.
- Responsible for implementing financial processes and controls.
- Perform any other reasonable task required by the company.
- Tertiary Degree, Diploma, Certificate in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
- Minimum 15 years of bookkeeping and accounting experience.
- Completed SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA articles a definite benefit, along with a professional qualification.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Proficiency in Xero, Sage Payroll, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
- R600,000 to R720,000 per annum, depending on experience.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.