Senior Accountant

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Senior Accountant based in Mahikeng, North West. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.

Overview

This Senior Accountant role sits within the finance jobs function in Mahikeng. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across North West.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Mahikeng team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Senior Accountant to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Career Growth

On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Mahikeng have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mahikeng team member.

Notably, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mahikeng have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Your Team

The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Mahikeng office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

In addition, the team mix in Mahikeng reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Your Role

• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers

Minimum Requirements

• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• 2-4 years' experience in a similar finance role
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.