Senior Accountant

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Senior Accountant managing annual accounts and tax compliance for NZ clients. A remote position with flexibility for an experienced professional in financial services.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSenior💰 ZAR 30,000 - ZAR 50,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in preparing annual financial statements and income tax returns for diverse clients, with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency. Proficient in navigating complex entity structures and utilizing modern cloud-based practice tools to enhance productivity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BCom Accounting DegreePublic Accounting ExperienceDrafting Financial StatementsXero ProficiencyTax Return Preparation

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationTax Return PreparationBalance-Sheet AnalysisEntity Structure NavigationGroup Account Management

Soft Skills

Personal DisciplineSelf-MotivationReliability

Tools & Technologies

XeroKarbonCloud-Based Practice Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CASAIPASAICAAGSA

Industry Keywords

Public Accounting PracticeTax EfficienciesClient PortfoliosFinancial AccuracyTime Budgets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare annual financial statements and income tax returns for a diverse portfolio of NZ clients
Build pristine, review-ready files that stand completely on their own without requiring extra explanation
Proactively spot tax efficiencies and identify anomalies or balance-sheet discrepancies
Comfortably navigate complex entity structures, multi-layered group accounts, and larger turnover client portfolios
Maintain exceptional personal productivity, ensuring work is delivered with high technical accuracy while adhering to agreed time budgets and client deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Substantial, hands-on experience working inside a public accounting practice/bureau environment
A completed BCom Accounting degree or professional registration (CA / SAIPA / SAICA / AGSA) is highly desirable
Strong, verifiable track record in drafting annual financial statements and complex tax returns
Experience handling larger group accounts is a distinct advantage
High proficiency with modern, cloud-based practice tools
Hands-on experience with Xero and Karbon (or similar workflow engines) is a strong advantage
High personal discipline, a dedicated and reliable home office setup, and self-motivation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave
Home office setup support
Health allowances
Medical aid contributions (benefits become eligible after 6 consecutive months of employment)