Permanent Senior Accountant | BDO Vacancies
Job Description
BDO Vacancies – Senior Accountant
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Company: BDO
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Accounting & Finance
Senior Accountant | BDO South Africa
Description
BDO’s International Outsourcing Centre seeks a skilled Senior Accountant to manage portfolios of monthly and annual accounting clients, ensuring accurate financial reporting and delivering value-added insights.
Competencies:
- Prepare reliable monthly financial statements and analysis.
- Provide actionable insights to enhance client business performance.
- Prepare and review statutory accounts under UK GAAP and other frameworks.
- Manage client portfolios, liaising with clients and internal teams.
- Support advisory projects, including business reviews, forecasts, and performance analysis.
- Prepare consolidations and cash flow statements for year-end accounts.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Xero) and automation tools.
- Review junior staff work and mentor their professional development.
- Collaborate with VAT, tax, and technical accounting teams.
- Research complex accounting issues and propose solutions.
- Identify cash flow discrepancies and recommend improvements.
- Ensure projects meet deadlines and compliance standards.
- Adhere to risk management and quality control protocols.
Requirements:
- B.Com in Financial Accounting or equivalent.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or similar).
- Strong expertise in FRS102 and statutory reporting.
- Solid grasp of month/year-end controls and business processes.
- Experience in outsourcing, bookkeeping, and VAT compliance.
- Basic Corporate Tax knowledge.
- Ability to research technical accounting matters.
- Familiarity with risk management in accounting firms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Real Estate/Construction sector experience (advantageous).
Work Level: Senior
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Market Related
EE Position: Yes
Location: Cape Town CBD
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