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Senior Accountant

Sandton, Gauteng, ZA   Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA  
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Job ID 4857 Date posted 10/08/2024 Category Accounting

Who are we? Customer-focused experts. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Creative collaborators. Headquartered in the United States, Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading manufacturer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Our finance teams help to prepare our future by delivering data with an eye for detail and a hunger to take financial ownership for the businesses they serve.

Who are you? A meticulous thinker and team player with a passion for numbers. Working in our Finance teams will bring you new opportunities to deliver your best and grow your skills.

Who is Sensient Finance? We are a department in which opportunity meets results in a dynamic reporting structure. We believe in empowering our team members to make meaningful contributions from day one. We are innovative, diligent, and proactive thinkers who help shape the financial health of the organization. In our teams, your ideas are not only heard but also swiftly implemented, allowing you to see the direct impact of your work. We support and foster professional growth to shape your career.

  • Job Type: Full time
  • Job Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Depends on Role
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We are looking for new Finance team members who are:

  • Driven to win
  • Technical proficiency
  • Accountable
  • Strong communicators
  • Analytical skills
  • Attentive and responsive

Your journey

career path

Cost Accountant (multiple levels), Cost Controller (multiple levels), Shared Services Director, Business Finance Director, Group CFO, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Financial Officer Finance Analyst (multiple levels), FP&A Manager (multiple levels), Shared Services, Director, roup CFO / Group Finance Director, Chief Accounting Officer (VP), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) AJD - Finance career path (1440) 1x

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The Sensient Six are the core values that drive us in our mission.

  • Entrepreneurial
  • Customer focused
  • Develop self and others
  • Collaborative
  • Results driven
  • Know your job
Since starting at Sensient, the opportunities for growth have felt endless. From day one, my career development has been supported by a team that is passionate in helping each other succeed. I love being able to get exposure to the business in different ways and see how the functions tie together.
Evelyn Sr. Finance Analyst, USA

Senior Accountant

Sandton, Gauteng, ZA   Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA  
Job ID 4857 Date posted October 7, 2024 Job Category Accounting

At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you.

We are looking for a Senior Accountantto join our team and support the Colors & Flavors businesses in South Africa. This position is a key member of the Sensient team, where you will be required to push boundaries and add value onsite in the office.


What you’ll do:

  • Full Accounts Payable function for local and foreign vendors, including FX Management – CFC, FEC, hedging, liaising with Group Treasury
  • Timely completion of Month End Accounting Journal entries and reconciliations
  • Monthly and ad hoc reporting – vendors, sustainability support, etc.
  • Statutory reporting – SETA, BBBEE support, prepare VAT returns
  • Liaising with internal and external auditors

What you’ll bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree – Accounting
  • SAICA/SAIPA articles advantageous
  • Experience in JDE or a similar ERP system
  • Extensive experience in commercial accounting, FMCG preferred
  • Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Excel

What you’ll get:

  • Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week
  • A good compensation and development opportunities

About Sensient:

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and other specialty ingredients. Sensient uses advanced technologies and robust global supply chain capabilities to develop specialized solutions for food and beverages, as well as products that serve the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and personal care industries.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.

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