Permanent - Accountant / Senior Bookkeeper - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Maintain inventory records and cashbook control
• Manage and maintain general ledger accounts
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet and Income Statement
• Perform bookkeeping up to trial balance, including VAT reconciliations and submissions
• Prepare and submit Income Tax, VAT, and PAYE returns, including handling SARS queries
• Compile IFRS for SMEs financial statements
• Manage and oversee junior bookkeeping staff
• Perform full payroll function, including PAYE reconciliations and submissions
• Liaise with and manage external audits, including responding to audit queries
• Perform company secretarial duties
• Undertake special projects and ad hoc accounting tasks as required

Key Requirement

• BCom Degree in Accounting or related field (essential)
• Completed articles
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper role
• Experience in the construction or logistics industry (advantageous)
• Advanced Excel skills (essential)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Experience with:
• Sage Business Cloud Accounting
• Sage Business Cloud Payroll
• SARS eFiling
• Draftworx

Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline-driven and able to work under pressure
• Honest, reliable, and professional
• Analytical with strong numerical ability
• Calm temperament and professional demeanor
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think creatively
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication with colleagues and clients