Work-Force
Role: Senior Accountant. Location: Bethlehem, Free State. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
An experienced Senior Accountant is needed to support operations in Bethlehem. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Bethlehem operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Bethlehem much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Bethlehem.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Bethlehem.
About Bethlehem
Crucially, the role is based in Bethlehem, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bethlehem and the broader Free State region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bethlehem, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bethlehem cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
Minimum Requirements
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.