Senior Accountant

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is an established accounting practice offering accounting, taxation and financial services to a range of business clients in the Durban area.

The Senior Accountant will manage the practice’s day-to-day accounting and statutory work, take responsibility for more complex reconciliations, and supervise and sign off the work of the Junior Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Capturing and processing financial transactions

• Preparing and submitting VAT and PAYE returns

• Performing bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping

• Assisting with monthly accounting functions

• Reviewing and reconciling complex balance sheet accounts

• Managing fixed asset registers

• Reconciling inter company transactions

• Supervising, reviewing and signing off work completed by the Junior Accountant

Requirements

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric

• Qualification in Accounting or a related field

• Proven accounting experience (min 3 years)

• Proven experience on Pastel / Sage (essential)

• Knowledge of VAT and PAYE calculations and submissions

• Sound understanding of accounting principles

• Knowledge of debtors and creditors processes (advantageous)

• REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Able to work independently and meet deadlines

• Good communication and organisational skills