The Role
Manage day-to-day accounting and statutory work, including transaction processing, VAT and PAYE submissions, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, bookkeeping, fixed asset registers, and intercompany reconciliations. Supervise, review, and sign off junior accounting work while supporting monthly accounting functions and maintaining accurate records for business clients.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is an established accounting practice offering accounting, taxation and financial services to a range of business clients in the Durban area.
The Senior Accountant will manage the practice’s day-to-day accounting and statutory work, take responsibility for more complex reconciliations, and supervise and sign off the work of the Junior Accountant.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE
- Capturing and processing financial transactions
- Preparing and submitting VAT and PAYE returns
- Performing bank reconciliations and general bookkeeping
- Assisting with monthly accounting functions
- Reviewing and reconciling complex balance sheet accounts
- Managing fixed asset registers
- Reconciling inter company transactions
- Supervising, reviewing and signing off work completed by the Junior Accountant
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Qualification in Accounting or a related field
- Proven accounting experience (min 3 years)
- Proven experience on Pastel / Sage (essential)
- Knowledge of VAT and PAYE calculations and submissions
- Sound understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of debtors and creditors processes (advantageous)
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work independently and meet deadlines
- Good communication and organisational skills
Skills Required
- Grade 12 or Matric
- Qualification in Accounting or a related field
- At least 3 years of proven accounting experience
- Proven experience using Pastel or Sage
- Knowledge of VAT and PAYE calculations and submissions
- Sound understanding of accounting principles
- Knowledge of debtors and creditors processes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Good communication and organisational skills
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The Company
What We Do
Advius Group helps CEOs, CHROs, and C-suite members build executive teams that perform as an integrated system. They combine executive search with a structured integration program to accelerate time-to-impact and de-risk leadership transitions.
