Senior Accountant

Location: Rietvalleirand

Hello Opportunity!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join a leading financial services group who will reward your professionalism, attention to detail, and disciplined approach.

As the Senior Accountant, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the full accounting and financial control functions within the group.

You will work closely with the CFO to provide reliable financial information and maintain strong internal controls across all business units.

Your role will also involve ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, promoting financial discipline, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Accounting & Financial Management:
  • Oversee all accounting functions across the group.
  • Review journal entries and prepare the Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
  • Update the Fixed Asset Register monthly and process bad debt provisions, commissions, and accruals.
  • Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts and facilitate the annual financial audit.
• Cost & Financial Accounting:
  • Monitor revenue and expenses against budgets and forecasts.
  • Update income and expense forecasts and report variances.
  • Collaborate with the CFO to prepare standalone P&Ls, budgets, and cash reports for business units.
  • Conduct client profitability analysis and promote cash accountability.
• Reporting & Budgeting:
  • Assist in preparing the annual budget with the CFO.
  • Analyze monthly variances between actual and forecasted income and expenses.
  • Help prepare financial reporting packs for management.
• Statutory Compliance & Governance:
  • Ensure compliance with VAT, income tax, CIPC returns, BEE reporting, and financial controls.
• Intercompany & Group Responsibilities:
  • Reconcile intercompany loan accounts and support group consolidation.

If you have 3-5 years of experience in accounting or financial reporting, a CIMA qualification or financial accounting degree, and strong time management skills, we’d love to hear from you! Show your interest by applying, and let’s start the conversation.