Senior Accountant

Our client, a property company, is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team in Stellenbosch and partially remotely.
Qualifications & Experience:5 to 10 yearsBCOM - Accounting and/or similar financial diploma or degreeProfessional accountant
Skills required:Experience with online accounting packages, particularly Quickbooks beneficialAdvanced Excel knowledgeStrong interpersonal skillsGood decision-making skillsExcellent people skillsInnovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinkingWork independently and as a part of a teamBusiness understandingInitiating action; Drive and energyAbility to adapt and respond to changeProven track record of taking ownership and responsibility for delivering work accurately and timeouslyAbility to self-review work before submitting it for managerial reviewCommitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracySpeaking French or experience with OHADA hugely beneficial
Job Description:To provide clerical and administrative support in respect of GL accounts and assist with the administration of all companies within the Division and related entities.Assist with tax audit compliance and enquiries.Work closely with managers, directors, and partners.Provide advisory services that go beyond basic bookkeeping.Provide Accounting Support.Initially assist team members with their backlog, reconciliations and setup of good accounting practices.Perform day-to-day accounting tasks where necessary.Prepare books for audit and do multiple audit reconciliations.Function as right hand to Financial Management team.Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts.Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.Develop and provide reports for all departments.Prepare and distribute all reports required on time.Assist with the preparation, consolidation and review of strategy, plans, and budgets.VAT reporting.Where necessary, delegate tasks to junior team members and review their work.Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.Other ad hoc accounting and administrative duties.
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