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A well-established company based in the Southern Suburbs is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant / Finance Manager. Minimum Requirements Relevant Accounting or Finance qualification (BCom Accounting, Financial Management, SAIPA, SAICA, CIMA or equivalent) Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior accounting or finance role Extensive hands-on experience working on Sage 200 Evolution Strong knowledge of the full accounting function Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and financial reporting Sound knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory requirements Experience within a trading, distribution, manufacturing or industrial environment will be advantageous Experience with inventory, costing, imports and foreign suppliers will be beneficial Key Responsibilities Manage the full accounting function including month-end and year-end processes Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets, forecasts and cash flow reports Oversee debtors, creditors, banking, reconciliations and cash flow management Manage purchasing, inventory controls and stock valuation Prepare annual financial statements and coordinate the external audit process Ensure compliance with all statutory and tax requirements Lead and manage the finance team, ensuring strong financial controls and efficient processes Maintain accurate financial records and provide management with reliable financial reporting Resolve Sage 200 Evolution accounting and reconciliation queries Liaise with auditors, banks, tax practitioners, customers and suppliers Key Competencies High level of integrity and confidentiality Strong analytical and problem-solving ability Excellent attention to detail Strong leadership and people management skills Professional communication skills Organised, deadline driven and able to work under pressure Desired Skills: accountant senior accountant financial manager Employer & Job Benefits: Provident fund performance-based bonus
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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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.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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