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Senior Accountant

  • Plaine Wilhems
  • Negotiable
  • Permanent
  • Added 18/07/2025 
  • Closing 17/08/2025
  • HR Department
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The accountant will serve as a skilled, disciplined and detail-oriented member of Baker Tilly's internal finance team. This position is integral to upholding financial accuracy and operational transparency within a dynamic professional setting at Baker Tilly.

 

Bookkeeping & Statutory

  • Maintain accurate accounting records using basic double entry principles.
  • Daily posting of transactions into the general ledger.
  • Handle inter-company and partner account transactions where applicable.
  • Prepare payment approval documentation prior to finalizing payments to suppliers.
  • Always maintain documentation and records for all transactions.
  • Assist internal finance team to finalize all monthly, quarterly, semesterly and annual compliance & statutory filings.

Account Preparation

  • Prepare trial balances, profit & loss accounts, cash flows and balance sheets.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closings.
  • Maintain fixed asset registers and calculate depreciation.
  • Ensure ledger accuracy and perform necessary adjustments.
  • Prepare consolidated financial management accounts & financial statements.
  • Maintain a schedule of supplier payments and due dates.
  • Reconcile supplier statements to the general ledger monthly.
  • Reconcile bank statements and petty cash accounts monthly.    
  • Monitor accounts payable and receivable aging schedules.   
  • Support internal audit and compliance requirements.

Management Reporting

  • Prepare detailed monthly financial management reports by lines of services.
  • Prepare Income & expenditure reports.
  • Prepare Margin, Markup and efficiency reports & analysis.
  • Analyze Budget vs actual performance.
  • Keep Cash flow forecasts up to date.
  • Provide commentary on financial trends and anomalies to partners and management.
  • Assist in forecasting and budget planning processes.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role within an audit, consulting, industry or professional services firm.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, and/or ACCA (in progress).
  • Strong command of double-entry bookkeeping and account preparation.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or ERP systems).
  • Strong Excel skills, including Power BI or equivalent skills.
  • Good understanding of financial reporting and internal controls.
  • High attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
  • Experience in preparing management reports & financial analysis.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
  • Familiarity with time billing systems or audit firm practice management software.
  • Knowledge of VAT, payroll processing, and local tax regulations

Baker Tilly Business Consulting Ltd

 

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