Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Industry: IT & Internet

Job category: Cost Accounting

Location: Randburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

Introduction

TRACKER requires the services of a Senior Accountant to join the Finance Department at our Johannesburg Head Office. We’re looking for a proactive, self-starter who thrives under pressure and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. The ideal candidate will be diligent, hardworking, and eager to contribute to a dynamic and driven team. Should you be interested to take on this exciting challenge and meet the job requirements, we invite you to submit your application before the closing date.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• In-depth understanding and application of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• and International Accounting Standards (IAS), with specific focus on IFRS 15 (Revenue from
• Contracts with Customers) and IFRS 16 (Leases).
• Perform detailed technical research on complex accounting matters and produce
• comprehensive technical memoranda, position papers, or policy documents.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatment and disclosures in line with updated IFRS/IAS
• interpretations.
  
  

Treasury & Forex Management

• Oversee and manage daily treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, banking
• relationships, and optimal cash utilization across the group.
• Management of Forex Transactions and accounting thereof
• Management and Oversight on Credit Card spend including variance analysis
  
  

General Ledger & Financial Control

• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger, including preparation and review of complex
• journal entries and ensuring accuracy of financial data.
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely, complete, and
• accurate financial reporting.
  
  

Reconciliations

• Perform and review General Ledger reconciliations, including but not limited to bank
• reconciliations.
• Oversee the management and reconciliation of petty cash and credit cards.
  
  

Fixed Assets Management

• Ensure accurate maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, with compliance to IFRS and the
• Income Tax Act.
• Oversee asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and impairment reviews, ensuring
• alignment with statutory and internal policies.
  
  

Cashbook Oversight

• Responsible for managing the FACS cashbook system and maintaining the working relationship with Hyphen, ensuring efficient and compliant cashbook processes.
  
  

Budgeting

• Support the finance team in the preparation of the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and long-range planning (3-year financial outlook).
• Provide input and analytical support for scenario planning and strategic decision-making.
  
  

Financial Reporting & Audits

• Assist in the preparation and review of Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Coordinate and respond to audit requests
  
  

Taxation Management

• Assist in the preparation of tax packs, ensuring accurate and timely tax submissions.
• Manage the full corporate taxation function, including provisional tax calculations, deferred tax, VAT, and other statutory compliance.
  
  

Financial Analysis & Variance Reporting

• Conduct monthly Income Statement reviews.
• Provide insightful commentary and analysis to management
  
  

Minimum Requirements

Professional Qualification:

• Bcom Accounting Honours or
• SAICA articles
  
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a senior accounting or supervisory role.
  
  

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS,
• Financial reporting,
• Taxation and
• Treasury functions.
  
  

Soft Skills

• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical thinking
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
  
  

Benefits

Medical Aid

Pension Fund