Career Detail

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Financial Accountant, who will be responsible for managing and overseeing the financial accounting processes and operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance and supporting strategic financial decision-making. The role requires strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and good understanding of IT systems and process flows and the ability to manage and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations

• Oversee reconciliations with 3rd parties and resolving data issues
• Cashflow management and planning
• Identify opportunities to enhance accounting processes and implement best practices.
• Support automation initiatives to improve efficiency in finance operations.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations, trends, and insights to management.
• Ensure accurate consolidation of group management accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee journal entries.
• Review balance sheet accounts, including intercompany accounts.
• Monitor and manage fixed assets, depreciation, and inventory accounting.
• Review and approve accounts payable and receivable processes.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Support internal and external audits, providing required documentation and explanations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing annual budgets.
• Monitor budget vs actual performance and provide management reports. 

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and supervise junior accountants, ensuring high-quality work output.
• Provide training on accounting standards, processes, and systems.

• Requirements and skills

  • Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant or similar role
  • Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and risk management.
  • Must be good in adapting to change and resilient.
  • Solid knowledge of accounting regulations
  • Excellent math skills with an attention to detail
  • Time-management abilities
  • Qualification in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
  • Additional certification (e.g. AGA(SA), SAIPA) is a plus