[Hiring] Senior Accountant @SAPRO

Role Description

SAPRO is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant with strong QuickBooks expertise for a 6–12 month independent contractor engagement with one of our clients. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment, maintains exceptional attention to detail, and works efficiently without compromising accuracy. You will consistently deliver high-quality work and excellent client service, with strong follow-through and uncompromising quality standards being critical to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Record accounting transactions and prepare trial balances and financial statements
• Perform audit procedures over cash, A/R, A/P, inventory, fixed assets, prepaid and accrued expenses, debt, and income statement accounts
• Prepare tax returns and supporting work papers accurately and efficiently
• Apply a working knowledge of applicable tax laws and regulations
• Demonstrate familiarity with FASB, AICPA, and GASB standards
• Understand and adhere to AICPA rules, regulations, and code of ethics
• Interpret and apply relevant IRC sections and regulations
• Meet chargeable hour targets with accurate time and record keeping
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of bookkeeping and accounting processes
• Manage multiple clients while maintaining high service standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum 5+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online
• Experience managing multiple clients simultaneously
• Team management experience
• Availability to work US hours with a 4–6 hour overlap (client dependent)
• Industry experience in Construction (job costing, WIP, project-based accounting) and Healthcare (high-volume bookkeeping, operational accounting)

Skills & Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organizational ability
• High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technical software
• Collaborative mindset during planning, decision-making, and execution
• High level of integrity, dependability, and accountability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Team-oriented, able to build trust and strong working relationships
• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, ethics, and a positive attitude

Requirements

• Eligibility to work and reside in South Africa or Zimbabwe (we do not sponsor visas)
• Internet requirement needs to be an uninterrupted fibre connection with a minimum download speed of 20mbs and upload of 10mbs