Pretoria: Senior Accountant

This role will play a key part in managing the full accounting function across the group while ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance with statutory requirements. Working closely with the CFO , you will contribute to maintaining financial discipline across the business while supporting strategic decision-making through reliable financial insights. Duties: Oversee the full accounting function across the group, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Prepare and review journal entries and supporting schedules for monthly reporting and Annual Financial Statements. Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate depreciation and asset tracking. Prepare consolidated monthly management accounts and provide financial insights to management. Manage provisions, accruals, prepayments, and deferred income to ensure accurate financial records. Reconcile and monitor intercompany transactions and loan accounts across the group. Support and coordinate the annual external audit process and ensure audit readiness. Monitor revenue and expenses against budgets and forecasts, reporting on financial performance. Analyse monthly financial results and variances, providing insights and recommendations. Prepare standalone P&Ls and financial reports for multiple business units. Monitor and update cash flow forecasts to support strong working capital management. Ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including VAT, income tax, CIPC, and BEE reporting. Job Experience & Skills Required: Qualifications: Matric (Grade 12) BCom in Financial / Management Accounting or Cost Accounting CIMA qualification advantageous SAIPA membership advantageous Experience: Minimum 35 years experience in accounting or financial reporting Strong financial reporting and management accounting experience Advanced Excel skills Experience with Xero or similar accounting systems Skills & Competencies: Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Proactive and solutions-driven approach to finance If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.