Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Recruiter: Salix Recruitment

Job : JHB
002965/SS

Date posted: Sunday, January 11, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary: 700,000 Annually

Senior Accountant |

Location:

Roodepoort | Reporting to:
General Manager – Finance & IT

An established organisation within the energy and infrastructure sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to coordinate and manage the full accounting function. The role is responsible for preparing financial analyses and reports, forecasting revenue and expenditure, assisting with budgets, maintaining balance sheet and general ledger integrity, and supporting both internal and external audit processes. The successful candidate will also assist the GM – Finance & IT in running audits and ensuring regulatory and statutory compliance.

• Oversee the full accounting function from Income Statement to Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports, including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting, providing financial input to support planning and decision‑making.
• Process source documents to trial balance, including salary, depreciation, and interest journals.
• Perform general ledger, balance sheet, and inventory reconciliations, including month‑end stock takes.
• Prepare and submit statutory and tax filings, including EMP
  201, EMP
  501, IT14 and SARS eFiling submissions.
• Coordinate annual financial statements and audit processes, including preparation of audit files and support to external auditors.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, depreciation, impairments, and annual asset verification.
• Execute end‑to‑end payroll processing, maintain payroll records, reconcile payroll accounts, and support payroll audits.
• Prepare financial analyses, dashboards, and ad‑hoc reports, providing insights to support operational and strategic decisions.

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or similar

• Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience
• Strong experience with SAGE accounting packages
• Payroll experience and proficiency in Sage Professional Payroll Advantage
• Solid knowledge of SARS eFiling, tax submissions, and statutory compliance
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and regulations
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong organisational and time management ability
• Deadline‑driven and able to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels