TRAFFIC Western Cape

Senior Accountant

1-gird South Africa

Job Description

This role will be responsible for the accounting function as well as providing relevant support and decision-making information to other functions within the business for further optimization and efficiency

Key performance areas
  • Preparing Monthly and Quarterly Management Accounts
  • Assisting Financial Manager in preparation of Budgets and Forecasts
  • Take full responsibility for the general ledger through to the trial balance
  • Analysis of variances and to spot trends and improve company performance
  • Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly cash forecasts
  • Liaise with Department Managers to prepare meaningful and value-added variance analysis
  • Loading, authorizing and approving bank payments
  • Sales by product and user analysis
  • Compile ad-hoc reports as requested
  • Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet line items
  • Manage the audit process with the external auditing firm
  • Payroll management & administration experience required
  • Working Experience with various banking platforms
  • ERP Systems: Xero, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Online, QuickBooks
Qualifications and experience
  • BCom/BAcc Finance/Accounting degree
  • 3 years'+ experience in a similar role
  • SAICA/SAIPA/ CIMA membership or completed article clerkship
  • Experience within the Tech or Hosting environment an advantage
Competencies and Skills
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Excellent analytical abilities
  • Excellent delivery standards

About This Role

Career insights for Accountants and Auditors positions

Salary Benchmark
R38,485/month
R27,932 to R54,299/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Speaking Judgment and Decision Making
Common Technologies
Intuit QuickBooks Sage 50 Accounting SAP Concur Google Docs Microsoft OneNote Microsoft Word Delphi Technology Oracle E-Business Suite Financials

Job Overview

Date Posted
10 Apr 2026
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

Accountants and Auditors Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R38,485/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.

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