Senior Accountant

About the role

Our client, a well‑established manufacturing business, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its finance team. The role offers the opportunity to lead core accounting functions, partner with operational teams, and influence strategic decisions in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee core accounting and financial reporting activities across the business.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records and reconciliations.
• Manage month‑end accounting processes and support timely preparation of management accounts.
• Prepare and review payroll‑related accounting entries, provisions, and reconciliations.
• Monitor employee‑related financial obligations, including benefits and statutory submissions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives for multiple business units.
• Partner with operational and manufacturing teams to provide financial insights that improve performance.
• Analyse financial results, identify trends, and recommend actions to management.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with annual audit requirements.
• Prepare schedules, analyses, and documentation for statutory and compliance purposes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax legislation, and internal controls.
• Assist with process improvements and finance transformation initiatives.
• Mentor junior finance team members and support ad‑hoc financial projects.

Required profile

• CA(SA) qualification (or NQ) with 1‑2 years post‑degree SAICA articles.
• 5‑8 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Required skills

• Management accounting
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting and cost accounting
• Payroll accounting
• Statutory compliance
• Financial analysis

What we offer

• Competitive salary range of R480,000 – R660,000 per annum.