Senior Accountant

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Companywellness Full time

Company Wellness Solutions seeks a hands‑on Senior Accountant based in Johannesburg to manage day‑to‑day accounting, support financial reporting, and contribute to tax‑compliant benefits administration. This role supports the CFO / Finance leadership and helps scale finance processes for a growing wellness services business. Core Responsibilities Month‑end accounting : Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset schedules and support monthly close. Management reporting : Produce management accounts, variance analysis and support preparation of board‑ready packs. Treasury support : Maintain cashbook, assist with cash‑flow updates and manage banking transactions. Tax and payroll support : Prepare VAT returns, EMP support files and assist with payroll month‑end and employee benefits documentation. Controls and compliance : Maintain SOX‑lite controls, support audits and remediate routine control findings. Systems and process improvement : Support ERP maintenance, transactional automations and creation of standard operating procedures. Vendor and procurement support : Reconcile supplier statements, process supplier payments and support procurement approvals. Cross‑functional collaboration : Work closely with HR on payroll queries, benefits substantiation and employee tax documentation. Key Performance Areas and KPIs Accurate and timely month‑end : Reconciliations and management accounts within agreed SLAs. VAT and payroll accuracy : VAT returns and payroll inputs error rate below target. Cash and supplier management : Timely cashbook updates and supplier statement reconciliations. Process automation : Number of transactional processes automated or documented. Audit readiness : Audit queries closed within agreed timelines. Stakeholder responsiveness : Internal stakeholder satisfaction with finance support. Qualifications and Experience Qualification : BCom in Accounting, National Diploma or equivalent; part‑qualified or fully qualified CAs and ACCAs are welcome. Experience : 3 to 6 years post‑article experience in accounting or corporate finance roles; exposure to VAT and payroll preferred. Sector : Experience in services, healthcare, wellness or SMEs advantageous but not required. Systems : Hands‑on with ERPs, Excel and basic BI / reporting tools. Technical Skills and Personal Attributes Technical skills : Financial reconciliations, VAT returns, payroll interfaces, accruals and fixed asset accounting. Analytical ability : Strong attention to detail and practical problem‑solving. Communication : Clear written and verbal communication for non‑finance stakeholders. Teamwork : Collaborative, coachable and able to work in a fast‑evolving small‑team environment. Ethics : High integrity and commitment to accuracy and compliance. Stabilise month‑end close : Deliver consistent reconciliations and the first management pack. VAT and payroll diagnostic : Complete a short diagnostic and implement quick wins to reduce errors. Process documentation : Produce SOPs for top 5 accounting processes. Systems review : Identify two process automations or workflow improvements for prioritisation. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services #J-18808-Ljbffr

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