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. 

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