Senior Chartered Accountant

SENIOR CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

Location: Johannesburg South (Office based position)
Position: Permanent

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Chartered Accountant to join their Accounts team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, maintaining client relationships and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review bank, customer and supplier reconciliations
• Prepare customer and supplier invoices
• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register
• Prepare Management Accounts
• Complete stock reconciliations
• Manage payroll, including fringe benefits, allowances and bargaining council requirements
• Prepare and process PAYE, VAT and UIF returns
• Assist junior accounting staff with accounting queries and processes
• Liaise with clients and respond to queries professionally
• Ensure statutory and internal deadlines are met
• Maintain accurate and confidential financial records
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, legislation and company policies
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and generate additional revenue

Minimum Requirements

• CA(SA) qualification completed through SAICA
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• PGDA / CTA
• Matric
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting experience
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an accounting practice
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Software Experience

• Excel, Word and MS Office
• Xero
• Pastel Partner
• Pastel Evolution
• Pastel Payroll
• Sage VIP Payroll
• eFiling
• EasyFile

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of VAT, including zero-rated and exempt transactions
• Provisional tax and tax calculations
• Depreciation
• Bad and doubtful debts
• Deferred tax
• Customs VAT
• Financial reporting and Management Accounts
• Financial ratio analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and numerical ability
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Professional, proactive and client-focused approach

Key Attributes

The ideal candidate will be professional, analytical, highly organised, proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently while providing support and guidance to junior team members.