Senior Accountant
- Employer
- BLACK TIE RECRUIT
- Location
- South Africa Durban Southern Suburbs, KwaZulu-Natal ZA, South Africa
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- Mar 18, 2025
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- Job Role
- Accountant
- Sector
- Finance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
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Position is for a cold storage based company, located in Clairwood, Durban
Key Responsibilities
Statutory Compliance:
Financial Management:
Tax Planning and Advisory:
Reporting and Analysis:
Stakeholder Engagement:
Team Leadership:
Qualifications and Skills
Education:
Experience:
Technical Skills:
Soft Skills:
Attributes
Key Responsibilities
Statutory Compliance:
- Manage and ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including:
- PAYE submissions and reconciliations.
- VAT calculations, submissions, and audits and reconciliations.
- Income tax compliance and returns for individuals and companies.
- Workmen's Compensation submissions and renewals.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies to resolve compliance-related queries.
Financial Management:
- Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
- Manage general ledger reconciliations and month-end closing processes.
Tax Planning and Advisory:
- Provide insights and strategies to optimize tax liabilities.
- Support the preparation for audits and liaise with auditors.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare detailed financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Analyse financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Provide recommendations for improving financial performance.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, auditors, and tax advisors.
- Act as a trusted advisor for clients, offering guidance on financial best practices.
Team Leadership:
- Supervise and mentor finance staff.
- Review work for accuracy and compliance.
Qualifications and Skills
Education:
- Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, ideally within an accounting firm environment.
- Proven experience in statutory submissions, tax planning, and compliance.
Technical Skills:
- Strong understanding of financial management, reporting, and compliance.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or Pastel)
- Advance excel skills
Soft Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Attributes
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- A commitment to ongoing professional development.
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