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Cape Town City Centre: Senior Accountant – Contract

Senior Accountant – Contract

Posted on 2025-04-18

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a dynamic, problem solving and figure orientated individual who will be responsible for general accounting activities within the accounting department to join their team. The role involves managing specific centralized functions for various ledgers and is responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements and ensure compliance with appropriate accounting control procedures, Job type: 7 – 12 Months Contract, on-site Location: Cape Town Duties including but not limited to: Monthly reconciliation of all Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable ledger accounts Balance GL to AR and AP sub-system balances and reconcile Provision for doubtful debts calculations Process all payments via the ERP system from the bank statements and reconcile statements Obtain invoices and supporting documents and accrue invoices if not processed Reconcile Loan balances Maintain Fixed Asset Register Ensure that the General Ledger and Fixed Asset/Lease sub-systems are aligned Ensure additions and disposals to fixed assets/leases are recorded accurately Monthly reconciliation of fixed asset and leases to sub-systems Quarterly lease expense reconciliations and submission to Corporate Head Office. Lease accounting calculations to be prepared and reconciled Ensure inventory sub-systems to GL balance on a monthly basis Monthly reconciliation of all inventory accounts and timeous inventory variance resolution Prepare and process all relevant journals with appropriate supporting information Ensure the accounting records correctly reflect the results of business units’ financial position Maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliations in line with corporate requirements Follow up on corrections and clearing of any required balance sheet reconciling items Carry out monthly close procedures Preparation of financial information and supporting schedules according to monthly close schedule Analyse revenue and expenses Record revenue in terms of revenue recognition policy and compliance with IFRS Provide Operations with all financial information and analysis to support management decisions. Organize and preparation of monthly, quarterly, yearly financials Assist with organizing and preparation of information as required for statutory and tax audits in respective countries. Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls (SOX). Carrying out all duties in accordance with the quality assurance procedures / departmental works instructions. Comply with OHS standards. Minimum

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance. Professional Accountant (SA), AGA (SA) – advantageous 2 years post Articles completed Experience in commerce or completed SAIPA/SAICA Articles/formal accounting training Knowledge of IFRS Good understanding of accounting principles (IFRS, US GAAP and Sox reporting) ERP system experience Fluent in English, French would be advantageous Skills Required Strong understanding of accounting theory Highly detail orientated Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Good communication and interpersonal skills Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful

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Senior Accountant – Contract position available in Cape Town Region, Cape Town City Centre. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2025-04-18 in the Accounting Finance category

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