Senior Accountant

We are a group of renewable energy-related enterprises searching for a Senior Accountant to support our operations by managing and owning the financial operations of the companies, assisting with tax processes, and ensuring smooth day-to-day accounting across multiple entities. The responsibilities of this role include assisting with the full accounting function and providing support to the General Manager and CEO. This is an opportunity to join a small, dynamic team in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs.

• Monitoring and management of bank statements and cash flows.
• Oversee processing of accounting of financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments ensuring alignment with source documents.
• Maintain and update financial records by recording financial transactions, including purchases, receipts, and payments.
• Maintenance of various cashbooks.

• Create and process vendor invoices, verify accuracy, and prepare monthly payments.
• Issue and track customer invoices, follow up on outstanding payments, and manage the collection process.
• Liaison with debtors and creditors.
• Prepare monthly payment schedules.

• Create and issue monthly intercompany invoices.
• Reconciliation of intercompany loans and transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements with internal accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger by posting journal entries and ensuring proper coding of transactions.

• Lead tax-related matters, such as gathering financial data for tax returns and tax compliance.
• Prepare VAT calculations and submissions.
• Draft provisional tax calculations.

• Prepare and manage audits and external reviews.

• Accurately enter financial data into accounting systems and spreadsheets.
• Utilize accounting software and financial systems to manage accounting tasks and maintain financial records efficiently.

• Prepare budgets.
• Manage and track budgets vs actual monthly expenditure.
• Provide monthly updates on the budgets vs actual spend.

• Adhere to accounting principles, financial regulations, and company policies to ensure accurate and compliant financial records.
• Ensuring completion of annual returns and CIPC compliance.

• Perform general administrative duties, such as filing financial documents and maintaining organised records.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Familiarity with SAGE X3, Pastel, or Xero would be a plus.
• Understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations.

Send us your CV or apply directly via Linked In. We look forward to hearing from you!

Due to a high volume of applications, should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.