Senior Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial transactions, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and supporting the financial health of the organisation. The role works with cross-functional teams and provides insights for strategic decisions. It is advertised as a full-time position in Johannesburg.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement) and analyse financial data and performance metrics for management.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, assist in audits and the annual budget process.
• Prepare and process payment batches and electronic payments, manage the payment schedule and resolve rejected payments or supplier queries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Set up internal controls for financial assets and stock receipts, and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Oversee stock receipts, reconcile them with purchase orders, prepare monthly supplier reconciliations and work with suppliers on stock issues.
• Implement stock valuation methods such as FIFO or LIFO and help with budgeting and forecasting.

Required profile

• CA with 1-3 years of post-articles experience, or CIMA with 2-3 years of experience, or BCom Honours (Accounting) with 3-5 years of experience.