Senior Accountant Job Royal Mabati

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Reporting to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant will oversee and manage daily accounting operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective support to management decision-making. The role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, supervising accounting staff, and enhancing financial processes for operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including banks, payables, receivables, and inventory.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Maintain general ledger integrity by ensuring accurate posting of transactions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and conduct variance analysis to ensure cost control.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions where variances occur.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Oversee invoicing, collections, and supplier payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement controls to manage credit limits, payment terms, and cash flow.
• Support procurement and sales teams in resolving invoice discrepancies or delays.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely availability of required documentation.
• Enforce adherence to company financial policies, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory filings, and payroll obligations.

Team Supervision & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing training and performance guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to streamline finance functions.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash positions and bank balances to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Manage disbursements, petty cash, and fund transfers efficiently.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Stakeholder & Management Support

• Support management in financial planning, investment analysis, and cost optimization.
• Provide timely financial information to auditors, regulators, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations.
• proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or Odoo) and advanced Excel skills.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your application enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: HERE