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Financial Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng Salary: R35,000 per month, negotiable The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company's complete accounting and financial administration function. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Financial Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable working independently and who can manage the accounting function from day-to-day transactions through to month-end reporting, SARS compliance and year-end audit preparation. Key Responsibilities Accounting Take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function. Manage the full Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cycles. Perform daily bank reconciliations and maintain accurate accounting records. Manage debtor follow-ups and creditor reconciliations. Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, GRNs and supplier invoices. Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting documentation. Month-End & Management Reporting Take responsibility for the month-end close process. Prepare month-end journals, including: Accruals and provisions Depreciation Other necessary month-end adjustments Prepare the monthly management accounts and close pack within 5 working days. Provide accurate financial information to management to support business decision-making. Cash Flow & Asset Management Prepare and maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast. Maintain the company's fixed asset register. Ensure assets, additions, disposals and depreciation are accurately recorded. SARS & Statutory Compliance Take full responsibility for the preparation, reconciliation and submission of statutory returns via SARS eFiling, including: VAT201 EMP201 EMP501 IRP6 ITR14 Minimum Requirements Relevant Diploma, B. Com Accounting or equivalent accounting qualification. Minimum 5 years' hands-on experience in an accounting environment. Strong practical experience in an SME or owner-managed business environment will be advantageous. Proven experience in preparing monthly management accounts and performing month-end close. Strong practical knowledge of SARS eFiling and statutory submissions. Working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs. Experience with multi-currency transactions and foreign exchange. Experience with intercompany reconciliations. Knowledge of inventory accounting and FIFO costing. Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and financial analysis. Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as Sage, Xero, QuickBooks or similar. Own reliable transport. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Highly accurate and detail-oriented. Analytical and financially astute. Hands-on and willing to get involved in the detail. Able to work independently without constant supervision. Organised and deadline-driven. Comfortable taking ownership and accountability for the accounting function. Professional and confident when dealing with management, auditors, suppliers and customers. Able to identify problems, investigate discrepancies and implement practical solutions. Desired Skills: financial Accounting Accounting debtors Creditors Management Accounts Statutory returns SARS ERP Desired Work Experience: 5 to 10 years Desired Qualification Level: Diploma About The Employer: Financial Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng Salary: R35,000 per month, negotiable The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Accountant/Senior Bookkeeper to take ownership of the company's complete accounting and financial administration function. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Financial Accountant or Senior Bookkeeper who is comfortable working independently and who can manage the accounting function from day-to-day transactions through to month-end reporting, SARS compliance and year-end audit preparation.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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