Job Description

Our client based in Stellenbosch is currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join their team. The role needs someone who is open to learning other countries tax laws because the companies finances that you will be working on is an international company based in the DRC. You do not need to know the laws bur need to be logical and a quick learn to learn how the DRC financial sector operates.If you can speak French it will be an added advantage.Qualifications & Experience:

• 5 to 10 years
• BCOM - Accounting and/ or similar financial diploma or degree
• Professional accountant

Skills required:

• Experience with online accounting packages, particularly Quickbooks beneficial
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good decision-making skills
• Excellent people skills
• Innovative; Analytical; Conceptual thinking
• Work independently and as a part of a team
• Business understanding
• Initiating action; Drive and energy
• Ability to adapt and respond to change
• Proven track record of taking ownership and responsibility for delivering work accurately and timeously
• Ability to self-review work before submitting it for managerial review
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy
• Speaking French or experience with OHADA hugely beneficial

:

• To provide a 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

Area: Office in Techno Park, Stellenbosch. Hybrid position, half the week required to work in the office.Salary offered: R40 000 - R50 000 per month (depending on experience).Starting date: As soon as possible.Please apply online for this position if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.Please assume that your application was unsuccessful if you do not receive any feedback within 4 weeks.

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