Senior Accountant

Purpose of Position: To provide support to the financial manager and ensure the provision of timely and accurate financial reporting. Key Accountabilities: Review the monthly management reports and provide reasons for variances. Compile the monthly management reports for all subsidiaries. Maintaining monthly compliance in all tax aspects for the main company and its subsidiaries (EMP, VAT, IT submissions) Review the monthly payroll for all stores. Review the journals, reconciliations and OPS management reports compiled by the junior financial accountant. Review monthly and weekly payments to suppliers. Manage and liaise with the auditors on the yearly audit for the main company and subsidiaries. Assist with the preparation of the yearly budget. Monthly preparation and submission of VAT. Raise accruals monthly. Recommend methods and strategies for cutting costs and improving financial controls. Assist with ad-hoc projects as required by the financial manager or Operations department. Person Specifications: Attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication, planning, and time management skills. The ability to work as part of a team. Be self-driven & pro-active. Be inquisitive and eager to learn. Qualifications & experience: BCom financial degree Completed SAIPA / SAICA articles. 4 years of post article experience Strong Excel skills Sage Evolution experience would count in your favour