Senior Accountant (Stellenbosch)
Finance/Admin
Stellenbosch – Western Cape – South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
OVERSEE operational and financial reporting across subsidiaries as your numerical expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior Account at a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch. You will review and/or prepare Monthly Management packs, prepare and/or review annual financial statements and supporting schedules while assisting with VAT verifications, IT14SD’s and other SARS-related tax queries. The successful incumbent will require a suitable BCom or equivalent tertiary qualification and SAICA/CIMA/SAIPA with Articles o experience at a small Audit/Accounting practice beneficial or similar work experience, Advanced Excel skills and 5+ years relevant work experience.
DUTIES:
- Oversee operational and financial reporting across subsidiaries.
- Review and/or prepare Monthly Management packs.
- Prepare and/or review annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Updating of centralized regional reports.
- Review VAT calculations, submissions, and manage VAT audits.
- Review/Prepare tax computations, calculate provisional tax and dividend pay outs.
- Assist with VAT verifications, IT14SD’s and other SARS-related tax queries.
- Manage the preparation of audit files and liaise with Auditors to resolve queries.
- Guide/Assist and manage a team of Accountants.
- Prepare and present financial reports to shareholders.
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for new and existing entities.
- Design and implement financial systems for newly established companies or buildings.
- Review and manage cash flow forecasts and actuals.
- Oversee and reconcile intercompany transactions.
- Assume full accountability for financial activities within the portfolio, addressing challenges and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant BCom or equivalent.
- SAICA / CIMA / SAIPA/
- Articles or experience at small Audit/Accounting practice beneficial or similar work experience.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- 5+ Years relevant work experience.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Works well under pressure.
- Deadline driven environment.
- High degree of accuracy.
- Attention to detail.
- Analytical.
- Team orientated.
- Managing a team.
- Analytical.
- Excellent work ethic.
- Deadline driven.