Senior Accountant

R50k to R60k Per Month (Negotiable based on qualification and years of relevant experience)

Our client, a specialist data and analytics consultancy with over 15 years' experience in the insurance and financial services industry, is seeking a numerically strong and technically sound Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team of finance professionals.

The ideal candidate is a highly organised problem-solver with excellent time-management skills and a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail. You are analytical by nature and thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and innovative environment.

You are a natural leader with a strong sense of urgency when it comes to meeting deadlines, and you are equally comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a team. You are able to handle sensitive financial data with maturity.

Main Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Accountant is the execution engine of the South African finance function, owning day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and statutory compliance. This is a hands‑on role with no direct reports, responsible for delivering clean, reliable financial data that executives trust. The role reports initially to the CEO/Operations Officer and will transition to a Finance Manager as the business scales. Ultimately to ensure accurate financial reporting, disciplined controls, and on‑time compliance for the SA entity in a fast‑moving scale‑up environment.

• BCom Accounting / Finance (or equivalent)
• 5–7 years general ledger experience (services/software/consulting environment and Businesses with project‑based or retainer revenue models preferred)
• Strong Acumatica proficiency (or similar to cloud ERP)
• SA tax knowledge (VAT, PAYE, CIT basics)
• 2+ full external audits completed
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, reporting)
• Practical AI tool usage (OpenAI, Copilot, Claude, Gemini)
• Practical understanding of accrual accounting and revenue recognition

Preferred:

• Deferred revenue accounting experience
• Basic understanding of transfer pricing principles
• Exposure to time‑tracking system integrations

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Financial Operations:

• Manage cashbook, debtors, and creditors:
• Cashbook management (receipts, payments, bank reconciliations)
• Petty cash and expense reimbursements

• Process invoicing for:

• Software service engagements (retainer + milestones)
• License subscriptions (recurring revenue)
• Hourly billing (time‑tracking integration)
• Execute bank reconciliations (daily for material accounts)
• Monitor revenue recognition timing (deferred revenue for upfront payments)
• Manage expense reimbursements and supplier payments

Month‑End Close

• Execute full close in Acumatica (ERP system)
• Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation, FX)
• Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly (debtors, creditors, bank and intercompany)
• Perform GL analysis and variance reviews
• Produce management accounts package with basic commentary

Statutory Compliance (South Africa)

• Submit monthly VAT returns (reconciled to GL)
• PAYE/UIF reconciliations and submissions (coordinator with payroll provider)
• Support annual financial statements preparation
• Support with external audit (provide schedules, resolve queries)
• Maintain statutory documentation and registers

Intercompany & Controls

• Process cross‑border intercompany invoices
• Reconcile intercompany balances with offshore entities (North America & Europe)
• Ensure consistent treatment of shared costs and recharges
• Flat transfer pricing or cross‑border payment issues to leadership
• Maintain accurate and up to date fixed asset register
• Execute payment authorisations workflows per delegation of authority
• Document SOPs for all core processes
• Identify and elevate process gaps or control weaknesses

To apply for this role, please email updated and detailed copy of your CV to Nicole Spamers:

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
• Cape Town, City of Cape Town, South Africa