Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant - Lanseria

Senior Financial Accountant

Role Summary The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining balance sheet integrity across multiple group companies. This role ensures that all control accounts, reconciliations, and month-end processes are accurate and completed on time. Key Responsibilities Balance Sheet Control

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts
• Maintain control account reconciliations including VAT, payroll and inventory
• Reconcile intercompany balances across group entities
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies

• Prepare month-end journals including accruals, prepayments and provisions
• Process depreciation and asset movements
• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
• Ensure month-end close schedules are completed on time

• Prepare reconciliation schedules supporting management accounts
• Assist with financial analysis and reporting packs
• Support financial audits and provide required documentation

• Review bank reconciliations prepared by treasury
• Monitor control accounts and escalate irregularities
• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained across systems

• BCom Accounting or equivalent qualification
• 4–7 years relevant accounting experience
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience
• Experience in multi-company accounting environments preferred
• ERP system experience (Sage, Odoo or similar)

• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• Ability to manage deadlines during month-end