Senior Accountant

Vulcan Recruit

  • Durbanville, Cape Town
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Job Title: Senior AccountantSalary: (depending on experience)Location: Fully Remote - Office is in Strand Cape Town(This will only apply to candidates who resides in Cape Town)Reporting To: CEOABOUT THE ROLE;Are you ready to step into the world of accounting and business consulting where innovation drives success? My client is looking for a dynamic and ambitiousindividual to join the team and help reshape the future of client-centric solutions.Qualifications
  • Educational Qualification: BCom, BCompt, or BAcc degree
  • Professional Experience: Completed SAIPA or SAICA articles (Tax Practitioner qualification optional)
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Draftworx, Sage; experience with payroll systems like SimplePay; familiarity with Dext and InfoDocs
  • Tax Knowledge: Strong understanding of tax principles and practical application, including VAT, personal income tax returns, corporate tax, and payroll tax
  • Language Proficiency: Fluent in Afrikaans and English
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the CEO with all accounting, payroll, and tax-related activities
  • Prepare and submit tax submissions, tax returns, and payroll filings
  • Process personal and corporate income tax efficiently and accurately
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and filing systems (weekly filing responsibilities)
  • Handle accounts, reconciliation, and bookkeeping using Sage and related tools
  • Independently manage financial documentation without micro-management
  • Provide analysis, insights, and recommendations to support business decisions
  • Use modern digital tools including SimplePay, Dext, and InfoDocs to streamline processes
Required Skills & Attributes
  • Strong administrative skills with the ability to organize operations efficiently
  • Solid understanding of business accounting principles and client needs
  • Self-motivated and independent thinker who takes initiative and drives results
  • Innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge conventional methods
  • Hands-on approach to both basic and advanced accounting tasks
  • Effective interpersonal and business communication skills
Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a forward-thinking, innovative team
  • Work fully remotely while contributing meaningfully to client success
  • Opportunity to take ownership of accounting processes and make a real impact

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