Senior Accountant

Role Purpose:The Senior Accountant will oversee project-based financials, monthly reporting, and the end-to-end accounting cycle, including compliance with South African tax and financial legislation. This role includes managing a small team and collaborating with both local and international stakeholders.



Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full accounting function including:
  • General Ledger, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, and Profit & Loss
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis
• Manage project accounting: project costing, billing, WIP, revenue recognition
• Ensure tax compliance: VAT, Income Tax, PAYE, SARS submissions
• Prepare and review cross-border transactions, intercompany reconciliations, and compliance with international tax implications
• Collaborate with external auditors, ensuring timely and clean audits
• Oversee ERP system processes and controls
• Manage vendors and ensure timely payments
• Deal with customers and follow up with the collections team
• Complete both internal and statutory audits
• Lead and mentor a small accounting team
• Support management with budget preparation and financial forecasts
• Provide input on finance process improvements, controls, and system enhancements
• Travel to operational or project sites as required (locally and cross-border)

Minimum Requirements:

• CA(SA) or BCompt with Postgraduate/Honours in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years experience in a full-function accounting role
• Industry experience in Construction, Engineering, or Heavy Industrial sectors
• Strong knowledge of South African financial legislation and tax laws (SARS, VAT, income tax)
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP or similar)
• Experience managing finance staff
• Excellent financial reporting and analysis skills
• Comfortable working in project-based and cross-border financial environments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage deadlines under pressure
• Strategic thinker with sound commercial acumen
• Independent, solution-oriented, and accountable
• Comfortable working in a global, fast-paced environment