Kimberley: Senior Accountant posted by Mirna Butler Recruitment

Our client is hiring a Senior Accountant that will form part of a professional advisory team delivering accounting, tax, and general advisory services to a client portfolio. The role requires a high level of technical competence, independence, and client engagement, with a strong focus on quality service delivery, compliance, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Accounting Services

• Take full responsibility for assigned client portfolios and work independently
• Deliver monthly financial accounting services
• Prepare and review reconciliations of financial statement line items
• Compile annual financial statements in accordance with applicable reporting standards
• Propose appropriate accounting treatments aligned with financial reporting standards
• Perform provisional and income tax calculations
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit VAT returns

Review & Leadership

• Review work performed by junior team members and provide constructive feedback
• Identify errors and propose appropriate corrective actions
• Support, train, and coach junior staff to enhance technical and personal development
• Present training and provide technical guidance where required

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Interrogate existing processes and propose efficiency improvements, with a focus on technology
• Ensure adherence to deadlines and budgetary requirements
• Maintain accurate records and comply with internal policies and procedures
• Adhere to risk management, quality assurance standards, and regulatory requirements
• Take ownership of personal development through performance management and feedback

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Eligible to register as a Chartered Accountant (SA) or already registered, or

• Registered Professional Accountant (SA), and

• BCom degree or equivalent accounting qualification with completed SAIPA or SAICA articles, or

• Matric with Mathematics and Accounting, completed SAIPA or SAICA articles, and a minimum of three years relevant post-article experience

Other Requirements

• Proficient in Afrikaans and English

• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Experience in Draftworx, Xero, Dext or Hubdoc, Skytax (Accfin) and SARS e-Filing (advantageous)

Skills and Competencies

• Self-motivated with strong initiative

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• High-level organisational and time management abilities

• Report writing and presentation skills

• Strong planning, leadership, and people management capabilities

Location

• Offices located in Kimberley,

• Position is Remote, with some traveling

Remuneration:

Salary is negotiable

IMPORTANT:

• Applications close 31 January 2026
• If you do not receive feedback within 14 days, your application is unsuccessful
• Only applications submitted via the Ditto Jobs platform will be considered
• Only candidates who meet all our client’s minimum requirements will be contacted