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