Senior Accountant Job Royal Mabati

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Reporting to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant will oversee and manage daily accounting operations in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective support to management decision-making. The role is responsible for maintaining strong internal controls, supervising accounting staff, and enhancing financial processes for operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including banks, payables, receivables, and inventory.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support management decision-making.
• Maintain general ledger integrity by ensuring accurate posting of transactions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor budget performance and conduct variance analysis to ensure cost control.
• Provide recommendations for corrective actions where variances occur.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Oversee invoicing, collections, and supplier payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement controls to manage credit limits, payment terms, and cash flow.
• Support procurement and sales teams in resolving invoice discrepancies or delays.

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely availability of required documentation.
• Enforce adherence to company financial policies, tax laws, and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory filings, and payroll obligations.

Team Supervision & Process Improvement

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing training and performance guidance.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with IT and operations teams to streamline finance functions.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Monitor daily cash positions and bank balances to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Manage disbursements, petty cash, and fund transfers efficiently.
• Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Stakeholder & Management Support

• Support management in financial planning, investment analysis, and cost optimization.
• Provide timely financial information to auditors, regulators, and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations.
• proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or Odoo) and advanced Excel skills.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective leadership and team coordination skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic work environment.

How to Apply

If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, kindly forward your application enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: hr@royalmabati.com with (Senior Accountant) as the subject by close of business 15th May, 2026.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication within two weeks after submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying.

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