Senior Accountant (JB4941)
Roodepoort, Johannesburg
R40 – 45 000 CTC per month
3-month Fixed Term Contract - with the possibility of becoming permanent

Seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join a dynamic team in Roodepoort, Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical tax knowledge, expertise in accounting software, and the ability to ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role involves managing journals, overseeing the full tax function, and supporting financial processes and audits while contributing to process improvements and cross-departmental collaboration.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3 – 5 years of experience in an accounting environment, with a strong understanding of technical tax requirements.
Prior experience with Standard Bank Business Online is preferred.
Proficiency in Pastel, Xero, and E-filing is essential.
Advanced computer literacy, including MS Office Suite.
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities.
Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Journals
Record and review journal entries in accordance with IFRS standards.
Ensure accurate classification and recording of all financial transactions.
Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, with a focus on balance sheet reconciliations.
Support the preparation of annual financial statements.
Tax Management
Oversee the complete tax function.
Preparing income tax calculations and returns.
Verifying payroll calculations and submitting payroll returns.
Handling provisional tax calculations and returns.
Preparing VAT calculations and returns.
Manage all SARS correspondence, including filing notices of objections and suspensions of debt via E-filing.
Ad Hoc Financial Support:
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
Conduct variance analyses on income and expenses against forecasts, budgets, and prior years.
Support month-end and year-end close processes.
Provide documentation and transaction reports for internal and external audits.
Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
Collaborate with various departments to provide financial insights and support special projects or ad hoc analyses as needed.

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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