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Senior Accountant (SAIPA)

Mbombela
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting
Reference: NFR005114/PvdB

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Network Recruitment

My client is a well-established firm specializing in high-quality auditing and accounting services. We pride ourselves on integrity, accuracy, and adding value to our clients. Our Nelspruit team is growing, and we’re seeking a Senior Accountant, with a BCom qualification and completed SAIPA articles, to bring expertise and dedication to our clients in the auditing sector.

Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in preparing and analysing financial records, supporting audit engagements, and advising clients on financial best practices. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting and auditing, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to upholding industry standards. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with clients and support their financial accuracy and compliance needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.
Assist in audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting in line with SAIPA standards and regulations.
Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure all accounts are accurately maintained.
Work with clients to gather information, understand their business needs, and provide financial guidance.
Support the month-end and year-end closing processes for client accounts.
Conduct variance analysis, identify discrepancies, and recommend adjustments or improvements.
Provide training and guidance to junior staff, fostering growth and knowledge-sharing within the team.
Stay up to date with changes in accounting and auditing standards to maintain best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting (BCom) required.
Completion of SAIPA articles as a minimum.
Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., CaseWare, Pastel, or similar) and Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of IFRS and GAAP principles.
Proficient in VAT and income tax submissions.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.