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Senior Accountant

R 50 000 - R 60 000 a month
Empire Recruitment
East London Full-day Full-time

Description:

New Opportunity: Senior Accountant Are you the type of accountant who thrives in a hands-on, high-impact environment? If spreadsheets are your playground and fixing messy trial balances gives you life—this one’s for you. We’re on the hunt for a Senior Accountant to support a diverse business that manages finance, HR, payroll, taxation, BEE, travel, and legal administration across a portfolio of small, medium, and large enterprises.
  • What You’ll Be Doing:

    Accounting & Finance
    • Clean up and correct trial balances
    • Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger reviews
    • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
    • Liaise with auditors and maintain audit-ready records
    Payroll & HR Support
    • Accurate processing of payroll
    • Maintain employee records and assist with HR admin
    Admin & Operations
    • Type and format legal contracts and company documents
    • Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics
    • Manage communication and general office duties
    External Liaison
    • Build and maintain solid relationships with banks and service providers
    Reporting & Analysis
    • Interpret cost/project data for reporting
    • Create and maintain Excel-based financial models and management reports
    What You Bring:
    • A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance
    • CIMA qualification (newly or nearly qualified preferred)
    • 3–5 years' relevant experience in accounting or consulting environments
    • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
    • Top-tier accuracy and attention to detail
    • High level of initiative and ability to work independently
    • Adaptability and a “get-stuck-in” attitude
    Ideal For Someone Who Is:
    âï¸ A solution-seeker and problem-solver
    âï¸ Confident working in organised chaos
    âï¸ Eager to contribute beyond numbers
    âï¸ Reliable, agile, and ready to grow in a consulting environment

    Ready to roll up your sleeves and get things moving? Apply now and join a team where no two days look the same!

    #EmpireRecruitmentSA #SeniorAccountant #FinanceJobs #WeAreHiring #CIMAOpportunity #BuildingYourFuture

Requirements:

  • What You’ll Be Doing:

    Accounting & Finance
    • Clean up and correct trial balances
    • Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger reviews
    • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
    • Liaise with auditors and maintain audit-ready records
    Payroll & HR Support
    • Accurate processing of payroll
    • Maintain employee records and assist with HR admin
    Admin & Operations
    • Type and format legal contracts and company documents
    • Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics
    • Manage communication and general office duties
    External Liaison
    • Build and maintain solid relationships with banks and service providers
    Reporting & Analysis
    • Interpret cost/project data for reporting
    • Create and maintain Excel-based financial models and management reports
    What You Bring:
    • A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance
    • CIMA qualification (newly or nearly qualified preferred)
    • 3–5 years' relevant experience in accounting or consulting environments
    • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
    • Top-tier accuracy and attention to detail
    • High level of initiative and ability to work independently
    • Adaptability and a “get-stuck-in” attitude
    Ideal For Someone Who Is:
    âï¸ A solution-seeker and problem-solver
    âï¸ Confident working in organised chaos
    âï¸ Eager to contribute beyond numbers
    âï¸ Reliable, agile, and ready to grow in a consulting environment

    Ready to roll up your sleeves and get things moving? Apply now and join a team where no two days look the same!

    #EmpireRecruitmentSA #SeniorAccountant #FinanceJobs #WeAreHiring #CIMAOpportunity #BuildingYourFuture
  • Clean up and correct trial balances
  • Perform reconciliations, journal entries, and ledger reviews
  • Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Liaise with auditors and maintain audit-ready records
  • Accurate processing of payroll
  • Maintain employee records and assist with HR admin
  • Type and format legal contracts and company documents
  • Coordinate travel and accommodation logistics
  • Manage communication and general office duties
  • Build and maintain solid relationships with banks and service providers
  • Interpret cost/project data for reporting
  • Create and maintain Excel-based financial models and management reports
  • A Diploma or Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CIMA qualification (newly or nearly qualified preferred)
  • 3–5 years' relevant experience in accounting or consulting environments
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
  • Top-tier accuracy and attention to detail
  • High level of initiative and ability to work independently
  • Adaptability and a “get-stuck-in” attitude
28 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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