Cape Town City Centre: Senior Accountant PA(SA)

Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs Performing monthly group consolidations across local and international entities Managing the general ledger, processing accurate journal entries, and performing monthly reconciliations Maintaining and updating the fixed asset register Completion and submission of all SARS statutory returns, including VAT201, EMP201, EMP501, IRP5, and IT14 Ensuring full compliance with income tax, VAT, payroll taxes, and other statutory regulations Managing full payroll processing across entities using SimplePay or equivalent Ensuring timeous submission of EMP201/501 reconciliations and IRP5 certificates Preparing cash flow forecasts and monitoring liquidity across bank accounts Supporting the annual budgeting process and conducting variance analysis Capturing and processing supplier payments and managing cash disbursements Designing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures Assisting with year-end audits and ensuring audit readiness Responding to ad-hoc financial and operational queries from management Providing insight and recommendations for process improvements and cost controls Skills and experience required: Registered Professional Accountant (SA) with SAIPA, in good standing Minimum 2 years post-designation experience At least 5 years experience in a full-function accounting role Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, Income Tax Act, VAT Act, Companies Act, and payroll legislation Experience in multi-entity and group reporting environments Proficiency in Xero and Caseware; experience with SimplePay is advantageous Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables High attention to detail and strong ethical standards Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and solve complex problems Strong written and verbal communication skills Qualifications: BCom in Accounting or Financial Accounting (Honours is advantageous) SAIPA Membership as a Professional Accountant (SA Contact Refiloe Mofokeng on