Job Summary
Senior Accountant
Knysna, WC
Market Related Salary
Our client, a well-established and innovative company operating within a specialised technical industry, is currently seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their finance team based in Knysna.
This role is ideally suited to a highly analytical finance professional with strong leadership ability, extensive accounting experience, and a solid understanding of South African financial legislation and reporting standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial operations while supporting strategic financial decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional qualification such as CA(SA), CIMA, or SAIPA highly advantageous
5 – 8 years’ accounting experience essential
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior accounting or supervisory role
Strong knowledge of IFRS, GAAP, and South African statutory requirements
Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end/year-end processes
Experience with VAT, PAYE, SARS compliance, and tax submissions
Proven experience with payroll accounting, fixed asset management, and cash flow management
Advanced proficiency in accounting software systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Pastel, or Microsoft Dynamics
Advanced MS Excel skills including formulas, reconciliations, and reporting.