Senior Accountant: Cape Town
Closing date for applications: 31 January 2023

EBS        EBS/CT 2022    31 March January 2023

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WHO WE ARE: COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

At Nexia SAB&T we dream big, and we deliver! We value creativity, persistence, and innovation – passionately believing that through teamwork that we can all reach greater heights. Since 1994, we have been innovating and changing the game of how auditors are seen and work.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THIS JOB:

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Matric
  • B. Com Degree or similar degree (essential)
  • 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 articles completed 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