Job Description
About the Role
An established organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to coordinate and manage the full accounting function. The role is responsible for preparing financial analyses and reports, forecasting revenue and expenditure, assisting with budgets, maintaining balance sheet and general ledger integrity, and supporting both internal and external audit processes. The successful candidate will also assist the GM – Finance & IT in running audits and ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the full accounting function from Income Statement to Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing financial input to support planning and decision-making.
- Manage processing of source documents to trial balance, including salary, depreciation, and interest journals.
- Perform general ledger, balance sheet, and inventory reconciliations, including month-end stock takes.
- Prepare and submit statutory and tax filings, including EMP201, EMP501, IT14 and SARS eFiling submissions.
- Coordinate annual financial statements and audit processes, including preparation of audit files and support to external auditors.
- Maintain and manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, impairments, and annual asset verification.
- Execute end-to-end payroll processing, maintain payroll records, reconcile payroll accounts, and support payroll audits.
- Prepare financial analyses, dashboards, and ad-hoc reports, providing insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or similar
Qualifications
(No qualifications mentioned in the original job description)
Salary & Benefits
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About Finance/Accounting Management Jobs in Gauteng
In Gauteng, South Africa, the finance and accounting management field is a significant contributor to the province’s economy, with various industries relying on skilled professionals to manage their financial operations. Typically, this field offers stable employment opportunities with good prospects for career advancement. Generally, the demand for finance and accounting managers remains high across multiple sectors.
Salary expectations for finance and accounting management positions in Gauteng are generally broad and can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Broadly speaking, salaries typically range from R400 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, with senior roles often commanding higher remuneration packages. However, these figures are subject to change and may not reflect actual salaries for specific job openings.
Common skills required for finance and accounting management positions include proficiency in financial software, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and leadership skills, experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, knowledge of financial management principles and practices, and a solid understanding of taxation laws. Typically, candidates with a degree in finance, accounting, or business administration are well-suited for these roles.
Finance and accounting managers can be found across various industry sectors, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. The financial services sector, for example, often employs finance and accounting professionals to manage its operational finances, while the technology industry may require them to oversee the financial aspects of software development or IT projects.
Career progression opportunities in this field are generally good, with experienced finance and accounting managers often moving into senior roles such as department head or director of finance. Many companies also offer training and development programs to help employees acquire new skills and advance their careers.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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