Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - Contract / Permanent
Take the Lead on Complex Government Finance Projects

POSITION INFO:
A growing public sector consulting environment is seeking a Senior Accountant to partner with that magnifies, simplifies and solves deep business challenges, and integrates with existing teams.
This role suits a confident professional who can work independently, guide others, and take ownership of public sector financial outcomes.
The Role
You will play a senior role on client-facing public sector projects, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and delivery across municipalities and government entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversight of financial reporting aligned to GRAP and PFMA
• Reviewing and guiding work performed by junior team members
• Managing audit processes and liaising with auditors
• Supporting municipalities with compliance, reporting, and controls
• Providing financial insight and problem-solving on complex matters

• Completed Accounting degree
• Completed articles (SAICA / SAIPA)
• Registered or eligible with a professional accounting body
• 5–10 years accounting experience, with public sector exposure
• Strong working knowledge of GRAP, PFMA, municipal finance
• Comfortable working across multiple projects and locations
• Willingness to travel