Senior Finacial Accountant

A well-established organisation based in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join its finance team. The business operates within a highly regulated and fast-paced environment and is known for maintaining strong financial governance and operational excellence.

This opportunity offers exposure to a dynamic finance function where professionals can contribute to financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial management while developing their careers within a collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the integrity of financial information, managing accounting processes, and supporting financial decision-making. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience with IFRS and IFRS 17, as well as the ability to work within a complex reporting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the preparation of monthly, biannual, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS reporting standards.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS 17 and other applicable financial reporting and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions.
- Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, month-end processes, and trial balance accuracy.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance and key movements.
- Oversee intercompany transactions, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes.
- Liaise with external auditors and assist with the coordination of the annual audit process.
- Prepare and assist with regulatory and statutory reporting requirements.
- Support process improvement initiatives, internal controls, and financial analysis to enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

- Matric (Grade 12)
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CA(SA) professional qualification.

Experience:

- Experience in financial accounting or financial reporting.
- Expertise in financial reporting, month-end close, and trial balance management.
- Strong working knowledge of IFRS and IFRS 17.

- Experience with in a regulated or complex reporting environment will be advantageous.

- Experience with general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and intercompany transactions.

Skills and competencies:

- Strong knowledge of IFRS, including IFRS 17, and financial reporting standards
- Understanding of regulatory compliance, statutory reporting, and audit coordination
- Advanced financial analysis, variance analysis, and management reporting skills
- Proven ability to improve processes, implement controls, and enhance financial systems
- Effective communication, stakeholder management, and team leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure