Senior Accountant: Cape Town
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2021

EBS        EBS/CT/2021        8 June 2021

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Brief Description of this Job

Ensuring that all financials are completed and signed off by the relevant partner for all Nexia SAB&T clients.

Application Requirements

  • Matric
  • B. Com Degree or similar degree (essential)
  • English and Afrikaans speaking
  • Own vehicle and valid driver’s license

Experience

  • Must have minimum 3-4 years’ experience with an accounting firm
  • Must have minimum 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role (essential)
  • SAIPA or SAICA articles or similar experience is essential

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Managing Junior staff
  • Support and guiding staff
  • Report directly to the manager/partner in the Accounting Department in finalisation of various accounting assignments

Personal Competencies:

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Team player, approachable, receptive to feedback from others
  • Able to convey factual information clearly and effectively
  • Good listening skills, actively clarifying what has been communicated to ensure understanding
  • Able to build rapport at all levels
  • Integrity, honesty and confidentiality
  • Prioritising, ability to manage time effectively
  • Results orientated, adheres to deadlines
  • Methodical, accurate and detail conscious
  • Adaptable/flexible
  • Ability to work in a pressurised environment
  • Assertive, able to handle conflicts
  • Negotiation skills
  • People Management skills
  • Tactful, ability to use discretion
  • Display level of patience and understanding
  • Willingness to learn and continuously improve
  • Customer service orientated (internal and external)
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Self-motivated and energetic