Senior Accountant

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day accounting operations, reviewing the work of junior accountants, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and providing guidance and leadership within the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and sign off on monthly accounting outputs, including cashbooks, journals, reconciliations, and management packs
• Lead, mentor, and review the work of junior accounting staff
• Oversee customer invoicing, debtors, and credit control processes
• Manage supplier / creditor accounting and ensure accurate payments and reconciliations
• Ensure accurate bank reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
• Prepare and review sales statistics and support management reporting
• Assist with month‑end, year‑end, and audit preparation
• Drive process improvements and ensure adherence to accounting controls
• Provide technical guidance and support to the MF and wider business

Requirements

Mandatory:

• Completed SAICA or SAIPA articles
• Completed BCom / BCompt Accounting degree

Experience:

• Minimum 3/5 years post‑articles experience in an accounting role
• Proven experience reviewing work and supervising junior staff
• Strong exposure to operational and commercial accounting environments

Systems & Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel and MS Office proficiency
• Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Sage, Pastel, Embrace, or similar
• Strong understanding of accounting controls and month‑end processes

Personal Attributes

• Confident, detail‑oriented, and technically strong
• Natural leader with the ability to guide and develop team members
• Organised, deadline‑driven, and accountable
• Professional communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
• Proactive and solutions‑focused mindset

Apply now if you are a senior‑level accountant ready to lead, review, and add value within a growing business.