Senior Accountant – Multi-Entity Finance Management

About the role

Communicate Finance, a healthcare‑focused organisation, is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead the full accounting function across several entities. The role will ensure accurate financial recording, statutory compliance and support the business’s growth through robust reporting and payroll management.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full bookkeeping function up to trial balance across multiple entities.
• Process and accurately capture all financial transactions.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and perform balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Perform monthly bank and credit‑card reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE, and UIF returns.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with SARS and all statutory requirements.
• Process payroll accurately and maintain payroll compliance.
• Maintain employee records, leave schedules, and payroll deductions.
• Administer tenant lease agreements, generate monthly tenant invoices and monitor rental income.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for medical representatives, including flights, accommodation, and vehicle rentals, with after‑hours support when required.
• Reconcile medical representatives’ logbooks against fleet card statements and verify subsidiary allowances for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end financial processes and reporting requirements.
• Prepare financial and payroll reports while supporting the Chartered Accountant with accounting and compliance‑related tasks.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years proven accounting and finance experience.
• Proven ability to manage the financial operations of multiple entities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to take ownership and drive results.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Professional, mature, and highly ethical approach to work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative team player.

Required skills

• Xero
• Sage Online
• Pastel Partner
• SimplePay
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Online banking platforms (FNB, Standard Bank)