Senior Accountant

SUMMARY:
Looking for Your Next Big Opportunity in Accounting?

POSITION INFO:
A reputable organisation is seeking a skilled Senior Accountant to join its finance team. In this role, you will oversee essential accounting functions, maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and provide support to the Finance Manager across financial reporting, month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting and statutory compliance.
 
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys analysing financial data and is passionate about strengthening financial controls while supporting informed business decisions.

This opportunity is based in Airport Industria.
 
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting

• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee the general ledger.
• Prepare and process journals, accruals, provisions and prepayments.
• Maintain accounting schedules for depreciation, wear and tear, amortisation and related expenses.
• Compile and review monthly management accounts and financial statements.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Review trial balances to ensure financial information is accurate and complete.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare and analyse income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports.
• Ensure transactions are correctly allocated to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centres.

• Compile monthly management reports and financial performance analyses.
• Investigate variances between actual results, budgets and forecasts.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.
• Track key financial performance indicators and highlight areas requiring attention.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting and financial planning.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and prepare reports as required.

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activities to ensure efficient processing and accurate records.
• Review supplier reconciliations and ensure outstanding queries are resolved promptly.
• Monitor customer accounts, outstanding balances and collection activities.
• Ensure supplier invoices, payments and customer receipts are processed accurately and timeously.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and forecasting to support effective working capital management.

• Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other statutory declarations.
• Ensure compliance with SARS regulations, applicable legislation and accounting requirements.
• Compile supporting schedules and documentation for tax submissions and audits.
• Liaise with external auditors, SARS representatives and other relevant stakeholders when required.

• Coordinate and support internal and external audit processes.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Address audit queries and follow up on outstanding matters to ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Maintain complete, accurate and audit-ready financial records.

• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls and accounting procedures.
• Identify control deficiencies and recommend appropriate corrective measures.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and established procedures.
• Review financial processes to promote accuracy, transparency and regulatory compliance.

• Provide guidance and technical support to junior accounting team members.
• Review financial work performed by colleagues to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Support the training and development of finance staff.
• Monitor deadlines and coordinate deliverables to ensure finance activities are completed accurately and on time.