Senior Accountant

Whether you are a seasoned Senior Accountant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Rustenburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in North West.

The Role

The Senior Accountant vacancy forms part of how the Rustenburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.

In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Senior Accountant taking on this position.

Importantly, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Rustenburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Senior Accountant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

The Environment

On top of that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Rustenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Based in Rustenburg

Working in Rustenburg means a place near the Hartbeespoort tourism node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the North West region, and the Rustenburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Rustenburg.

Many candidates already living within reach of Rustenburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local North West economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Rustenburg, North West.

What We Offer

Beyond that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in finance jobs from your base in Rustenburg. Many colleagues across North West have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in North West.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Rustenburg teams.

Practically speaking, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Rustenburg keep progressing.

About the Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Rustenburg 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.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

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.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately

Who We’re Looking For

• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field

Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.