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Senior Accounting Associate (JB6336
Location: Remote From South Africa
Salary: Market Related
Employment Type: Initial 12 month contract via Employer of Record with potential to continue indefinitely
The client is a fast-growing international legal, finance and global payroll services organisation headquartered in the Netherlands. The accounting team supports a diverse portfolio of international clients with accurate financial administration, reporting and statutory compliance across multiple countries and industries.
This Senior Accounting Associate role sits within a structured accounting team and is focused on maintaining accurate client books, managing month-end and quarter-end close, and preparing statutory and VAT-related filings. The position also supports Financial Controllers, helps guide junior team members, and offers exposure to complex cross-border accounting work with scope to grow into more senior client-facing responsibility.
You manage a portfolio of complex international clients and keep their books, records and reporting accurate and up to date. You close month-end and quarter-end processes, prepare financial reports, and complete VAT, ESL and CBS filings where required. You also draft statutory financial statements, support payment and invoice tasks, and keep clear time records. Alongside client work, you help Financial Controllers, guide Accounting Assistants, and share knowledge with newer team members. If that sounds like your kind of week, this could be the role for you.
What's in it for you
Remote working from South Africa
Exposure to international clients and cross-border accounting
Initial 12 month contract with potential to continue indefinitely
Opportunity to grow into more senior client-facing work
Training on additional systems and tools where required
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent
Certified Accountant with SAIPA accreditation
At least 3 years relevant work experience in a mid-sized accounting firm
Responsible for a minimum of 15 clients
Demonstrated experience drafting annual statutory financial statements
Excellent verbal and written English
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with complex information
Experience with accounting systems such as Exact Online, NetSuite or QuickBooks is advantageous
Extensive knowledge of Excel
Dutch language skills are advantageous
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and complete client books and records
Carry out month-end and quarter-end closes
Prepare financial reports for clients
Prepare and file VAT, ESL and CBS returns
Monitor client transactions for compliance with relevant legislation
Draft annual statutory financial statements for filing with the Trade Registry
Support clients with payments and sales invoice creation
Help clients streamline accounting processes
Communicate with foreign and domestic clients and third parties
Keep accurate time records in the time registration system
Provide administrative support to Financial Controllers
Guide and monitor the work of Accounting Assistants
Work with other teams to gather information relevant to client situations
Support process improvements and flag bottlenecks for discussion
Keywords
Senior accounting associate, SAIPA, Statutory financial statements, Month-end close, Quarter-end close, VAT, ESL, CBS, International clients, Cross-border accounting, Exact Online, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Excel, Client portfolio, Financial reporting
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Location: Remote From South Africa
Salary: Market Related
Employment Type: Initial 12 month contract via Employer of Record with potential to continue indefinitely
The client is a fast-growing international legal, finance and global payroll services organisation headquartered in the Netherlands. The accounting team supports a diverse portfolio of international clients with accurate financial administration, reporting and statutory compliance across multiple countries and industries.
This Senior Accounting Associate role sits within a structured accounting team and is focused on maintaining accurate client books, managing month-end and quarter-end close, and preparing statutory and VAT-related filings. The position also supports Financial Controllers, helps guide junior team members, and offers exposure to complex cross-border accounting work with scope to grow into more senior client-facing responsibility.
You manage a portfolio of complex international clients and keep their books, records and reporting accurate and up to date. You close month-end and quarter-end processes, prepare financial reports, and complete VAT, ESL and CBS filings where required. You also draft statutory financial statements, support payment and invoice tasks, and keep clear time records. Alongside client work, you help Financial Controllers, guide Accounting Assistants, and share knowledge with newer team members. If that sounds like your kind of week, this could be the role for you.
What's in it for you
Remote working from South Africa
Exposure to international clients and cross-border accounting
Initial 12 month contract with potential to continue indefinitely
Opportunity to grow into more senior client-facing work
Training on additional systems and tools where required
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent
Certified Accountant with SAIPA accreditation
At least 3 years relevant work experience in a mid-sized accounting firm
Responsible for a minimum of 15 clients
Demonstrated experience drafting annual statutory financial statements
Excellent verbal and written English
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately with complex information
Experience with accounting systems such as Exact Online, NetSuite or QuickBooks is advantageous
Extensive knowledge of Excel
Dutch language skills are advantageous
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and complete client books and records
Carry out month-end and quarter-end closes
Prepare financial reports for clients
Prepare and file VAT, ESL and CBS returns
Monitor client transactions for compliance with relevant legislation
Draft annual statutory financial statements for filing with the Trade Registry
Support clients with payments and sales invoice creation
Help clients streamline accounting processes
Communicate with foreign and domestic clients and third parties
Keep accurate time records in the time registration system
Provide administrative support to Financial Controllers
Guide and monitor the work of Accounting Assistants
Work with other teams to gather information relevant to client situations
Support process improvements and flag bottlenecks for discussion
Keywords
Senior accounting associate, SAIPA, Statutory financial statements, Month-end close, Quarter-end close, VAT, ESL, CBS, International clients, Cross-border accounting, Exact Online, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Excel, Client portfolio, Financial reporting
Please do not apply using scanned CVs; no supporting documentation is required at this point. This will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment with the client.
Offer clarity: The Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.