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Senior Accountant – Imports Company Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com

Title: Senior Accountant – Imports Company

Company: ExecutivePlacements.com

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Senior Accountant – Imports Company

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR009274/MoD

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

500000

SUMMARY:

An established imports company, based in Johannesburg South, is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong technical expertise and supervisory experience to join their finance team.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full accounting function up to trial balance / management accounts
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
  • International reporting and reconciliations
  • Management of foreign creditors and supplier reconciliations
  • Forex transactions, exchange differences, and currency exposure review
  • VAT submissions and statutory compliance
  • Cash flow management and forecasting
  • Supervision, mentoring, and review of junior accounting staff
  • Liaison with auditors, banks, and international suppliers

Requirements:

  • BCom Accounting or similar qualification
  • Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a senior accounting role
  • Experience within an imports, distribution, or international trading environment advantageous
  • Strong exposure to forex and foreign creditors
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems
  • High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Hands-on, technically strong Accountant
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, transactional environment
  • Confident communicator with leadership capability

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