Senior Accountant (Contract)

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My client is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team where your expertise in finance and leadership will contribute to the company's ongoing success.
This is a 4 month contract role based in Edenvale.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Operations & Reporting: Review and release payments, including new beneficiaries.
Prepare comprehensive balance sheet and revenue reconciliations.
Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including loading assets and running depreciation schedules.
Process and review month-end journals, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Oversee the month-end close-off for debtors and creditors.
Forecasting & Analysis: Prepare cash forecasts to ensure robust financial planning.
Investigate material variances in monthly management accounts and present insights during flash meetings.
Assist in budget and forecast preparation to guide strategic decision-making.
Compliance & Audit: Prepare and review VAT 201 submissions, tax calculations, and related journals.
Assist with external audit requests and ensure timely resolution of queries.
Review tax add-info reports and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Process Oversight: Oversee junior finance staff, including bookkeepers and junior accountants, providing guidance as needed.
Review creditors' invoices, ensuring accurate processing.
Ensure operating expense accruals are accurate and complete.
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare financial statements and HFM packs.
Present management accounts and provide insights to stakeholders.
Prepare financial reconciliations and reports for BEE compliance.
Ad Hoc Duties: Manage sundry recoveries (intercompany) and forex payment reviews.
Handle any additional finance-related tasks as required.
Qualifications & Experience: A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proven experience in a similar senior accounting role.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including reconciliations, forecasting, and financial statement preparation.


Nominal Salary: To be agreed

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