Senior Accountant

My client, a group of companies located between Somerset West and Stellenbosch, with an international footprint in the property industry, is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience and hold a Accounting degree or a similar financial qualification. Proficiency in French and/or experience with OHADA reporting standards would be highly advantageous.

• Accounting
• To provide a clerical and administrative support in respect of GL accounts and assist with the administration of all companies within the Division and related entities
• Assist with tax audit compliance and enquiries
• Work closely with managers, directors, and partners
• Provide advisory services that go beyond basic bookkeeping
• Provide Accounting Support
• Initially assist team members with their backlog, reconciliations and setup of good accounting practices
• Perform day-to-day accounting tasks where necessary
• Prepare books for audit and do multiple audit reconciliations
• Function as right hand to Financial Management team
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements
• Develop and provide reports for all departments
• Prepare and distribute all reports required on time
• Assist with the preparation, consolidation and review of strategy, plans and budgets
• VAT reporting
• Where necessary delegate tasks to junior team members and review their work
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Handling other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties

Skills required

• Experience with online accounting packages, particularly Quickbooks beneficial
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good decision-making skills
• Excellent people skills
• Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking
• Work independently and as a part of a team
• Business understanding
• Initiating action; Drive and energy
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility for delivering work accurately and timeously
• Ability to self-review work before submitting it for managerial review
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
• Speaking French or experience with OHADA hugely beneficial