Senior Accountant (Permanent)

Job Title: Senior Accountant Start Date: 2026-08-28 - 2026-09-27 Vacancy Type: Permanent JHB008150 Sectors: Finance Location: Gauteng , Tshwane (Pretoria) Salary: R 720 000 - R 780 000 Annually Cost To Company Brief: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – MANUFACTURING / MULTI-NATIONAL EXPERIENCE A well-established manufacturing organisation is looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join its finance team in Pretoria. This is a hands-on role suited to an accountant who is comfortable taking ownership of the numbers, driving accuracy and strengthening financial processes — while also bringing genuine international / multi-jurisdictional accounting experience . Detail: The Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for a broad range of accounting and financial reporting activities, working closely with senior management and supporting sound commercial decision-making. Key responsibilities will include: Managing monthly and quarterly financial reporting processes and deadlines Preparing and analysing management accounts, financial reports and profitability information Providing financial analysis, variance commentary and meaningful management information Managing month-end and year-end accounting processes Taking ownership of full balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring reconciling items are resolved Reviewing journals, intercompany transactions and accounting entries Overseeing debtors and creditors processing and resolving escalated queries Reviewing payroll information for accuracy prior to processing Ensuring compliance across revenue, costs, project accounting and work-in-progress Supporting statutory compliance, audit preparation and financial governance Contributing to the strengthening of internal controls and accounting processes Identifying inefficiencies and implementing improved processes and procedures Working with outsourced/local accounting teams where applicable Supporting the review and consolidation of financial results across multiple international jurisdictions Using financial systems, Excel and technology to improve reporting, controls and efficiencies Minimum Requirements CA(SA) with a minimum of 3 years' post-articles operational finance experience , OR A qualified accountant with 10+ years' hands-on accounting experience , completed audit articles, a BCom Accounting degree and SAICA membership Proven international or multi-jurisdictional accounting experience – ESSENTIAL Experience working across different regulatory, tax and accounting environments Strong experience with full balance sheet reconciliations Multi-entity and intercompany accounting/consolidation experience Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs Working knowledge of South African statutory requirements, including Companies Act, CIPC, VAT and income tax Experience producing management reports, financial analysis and reporting packs Strong ERP experience Advanced Excel skills, including formula-based reconciliations and controls Experience overseeing or reviewing debtors and creditors functions Experience working with outsourced accounting providers would be advantageous Exposure to AI-enabled accounting/finance tools and automation will be beneficial The Person We are looking for someone who is: Highly analytical and exceptionally detail-oriented Accountable and comfortable taking ownership Strong on controls, reconciliations and financial accuracy Commercially minded and able to translate financial information into useful insights Proactive and solutions-driven Comfortable challenging existing processes and implementing improvements Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across the business Discreet, professional and able to handle sensitive financial information Comfortable working in a changing, technology-driven finance environment This is not simply a processing role . The successful candidate will be expected to identify problems, improve processes and raise the standard of financial control and reporting. Important International / multi-jurisdictional accounting experience is an essential requirement for this position. Only candidates meeting the above criteria will be considered. show more... For more information please contact: Juliet Auret Apply