Finance
Senior Accountant
Hire Resolve
Maitland, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 01 October 2025 - Closing Date 08 October 2025

Job Details

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to play a key role in managing our financial reporting and accounting operations. This role involves overseeing the general ledger, executing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. The ideal candidate will have solid analytical skills, experience in tax and statutory compliance, and a strong understanding of corporate governance. Experience managing financial activities across multiple jurisdictions is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all accounting practices align with IFRS standards and internal policies.

  • Manage intercompany transactions and ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies.

  • Work closely with regional accounting and tax service providers to guarantee timely and accurate statutory filings.

  • Reconcile balance sheets monthly and provide detailed analyses.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

  • Support tax audits and assist with preparation of tax returns where required.

  • Handle quarterly tax effect accounting.

  • Contribute to year-end audit preparations and resolve audit queries efficiently.

  • Investigate account discrepancies and address non-compliance issues.

  • Prepare detailed financial reports and analyses.

  • Maintain accuracy and completeness of the general ledger.

  • Provide ad hoc financial support to senior management as needed.

  • Collaborate with administration officers and regional operations teams across multiple regions.

  • Mentor and guide junior finance team members.


Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting role, ideally within mid-sized companies.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.

  • Professional accounting qualification preferred (e.g., SAICA, SAIPA, ACCA, CIMA, SAIBA).

  • Solid experience with general ledger management and month-end/year-end close processes.

  • Deep understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

  • Exposure to multi-jurisdictional financial operations is advantageous.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is a plus.


Benefits
  • Salary: Based on experience and qualifications.

  • Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move today

    • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
    • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]
    • Please use "Senior Accountant" as your subject line when applying via email 

    We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future


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