SENIOR ACCOUNTANT (Hybrid)
- Pinelands, Cape Town
- Permanent
- Full-time
PinelandsOur client, based in Cape Town, offers innovative asset management systems. They have a vacancy for a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT, to be based at their head-office in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. This is a hybrid position with the incumbent expected to work from the office for three days a week.The Senior Accountant will be responsible for the full accounting cycle, maintaining the general ledger and preparing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure compliance with IFRS standards and with internal accounting policies.
- Managing intercompany transactions according to the Transfer Pricing Policy.
- Liaise with regional accounting and tax service providers (where applicable), to ensure the filing of any statutory local returns is done timely and accurately.
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and provide balance sheet analysis.
- Identify areas of improvement of business processes to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Assist with tax audits and, where applicable, prepare tax returns.
- Perform quarterly tax effect accounting.
- Assisting with annual audit preparations.
- Investigating and resolving audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance.
- Preparing financial analyses and reports.
- Ensuring the general ledger is perfectly maintained.
- Ad hoc assistance to the Group Financial Controller with reports, etc.
- Collaborate across regions with Administration Officers and Regional Operation Managers.
- Mentoring of junior finance staff.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in mid-sized companies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
- SAIPA/SAICA/CIMA/ACCA/SAIBA registration will be advantageous but is not a requirement
- In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
- Experience working across multiple jurisdictions would be a distinct advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel
- A sound knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP would be advantageous
- Hard-working
- Strong organisational and analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking and ability to apply professional judgement
- Ability to multitask while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Great Communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and prioritise your workload
- Strong team player
- Can-do attitude, not afraid to get their hands dirty
- Takes responsibility
- Self-motivated, proactive, and enthusiastic
- Ability to work with little to no supervision
- A capacity to learn rapidly in a diverse team environment
If you would like to apply or receive more information about this position, please:
- apply online at www.casupport.co.za/vacancies or
- click on the "Apply" button