Senior Accountant JB4941

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:
Bachelors 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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