Senior Accountant (Stellenbosch) at Datafin Recruitment

ENVIRONMENT:

• OVERSEE operational and financial reporting across subsidiaries as your numerical expertise is sought to fill the role of a Senior Account at a dynamic Investment & Management Firm in Stellenbosch.
• You will review and/or prepare Monthly Management packs, prepare and/or review annual financial statements and supporting schedules while assisting with VAT verifications, IT14SD’s and other SARS-related tax queries.
• The successful incumbent will require a suitable BCom or equivalent tertiary qualification and SAICA/CIMA/SAIPA with Articles of experience at a small Audit/Accounting practice beneficial or similar work experience, Advanced Excel skills and 5+ years relevant work experience.

DUTIES:

• Oversee operational and financial reporting across subsidiaries.
• Review and/or prepare Monthly Management packs.
• Prepare and/or review annual financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Updating of centralized regional reports.
• Review VAT calculations, submissions, and manage VAT audits.
• Review/Prepare tax computations, calculate provisional tax and dividend pay outs.
• Assist with VAT verifications, IT14SD’s and other SARS-related tax queries.
• Manage the preparation of audit files and liaise with Auditors to resolve queries.
• Guide/Assist and manage a team of Accountants.
• Prepare and present financial reports to shareholders.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes for new and existing entities.
• Design and implement financial systems for newly established companies or buildings.
• Review and manage cash flow forecasts and actuals.
• Oversee and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Assume full accountability for financial activities within the portfolio, addressing challenges and ensuring timely resolution of issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant BCom or equivalent.
• SAICA / CIMA / SAIPA/
• Articles or experience at small Audit/Accounting practice beneficial or similar work experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• 5+ Years relevant work experience.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Works well under pressure.
• Deadline driven environment.
• High degree of accuracy.
• Attention to detail.
• Analytical.
• Team orientated.
• Managing a team.
• Analytical.
• Excellent work ethic. 
• Deadline driven.