Senior Accountant

Overview

The Senior Accountant will oversee project-based financials monthly reporting and the end-to-end accounting cycle including compliance with South African tax and financial legislation. This role includes managing a small team and collaborating with both local and international stakeholders.

• Own the full accounting function including General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance and Profit & Loss.
• Monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and analysis.
• Manage project accounting: project costing, billing, WIP, revenue recognition.
• Ensure tax compliance: VAT, Income Tax, PAYE SARS submissions.
• Prepare and review cross-border transactions, intercompany reconciliations and compliance with international tax implications.
• Collaborate with external auditors ensuring timely and clean audits.
• Oversee ERP system processes and controls.
• Manage vendors and ensure timely payments.
• Deal with customers and follow up with the collections team.
• Complete both internal and statutory audits.
• Lead and mentor a small accounting team.
• Support management with budget preparation and financial forecasts.
• Provide input on finance process improvements, controls and system enhancements.
• Travel to operational or project sites as required (locally and cross-border).

• CA(SA) or BCompt with Postgraduate / Honours in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a full-function accounting role
• Industry experience in Construction Engineering or Heavy Industrial sectors
• Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation and tax laws (SARS VAT income tax)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
• Experience managing finance staff
• Excellent financial reporting and analysis skills
• Comfortable working in project-based and cross-border financial environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines under pressure
• Strategic thinker with sound commercial acumen
• Independent solution-oriented and accountable
• Comfortable working in a global fast-paced environment

General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, Quick Books, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Net Suite

Full Time

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