Accountant

SUMMARY:
Dynamic Opportunity: Accountant / Financial Reporting Specialist – Lead Automation, Strategy, and High-Impact Reporting!

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:

A leading financial services firm is looking for a highly motivated and detail-driven Accountant / Financial Reporting Specialist to join their dynamic operations finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role is ideal for a qualified CA(SA) with strong post-articles experience and a passion for financial automation, reporting excellence, and strategic analysis.

This individual will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to develop insightful, real-time financial reports and dashboards, enhance process efficiency, and support legal and regulatory compliance reporting. The successful candidate will play a key role in improving financial workflows, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and creating impactful presentations for internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated financial reports

• Develop and improve cash flow reports, budgets, and forecasts

• Support legal compliance reporting including SARB and SARS submissions

• Continuously evaluate and streamline financial processes through automation

• Present financial insights and trends to directors and Wealth Managers

• Collaborate across departments and assist finance team members operationally

• Manage reporting-related projects and support special initiatives

• Review fees, service provider agreements, and financial procedures critically

Requirements:

• CA(SA) qualification is mandatory

• 3–5 years post-articles experience in a financial reporting or accounting role

• Postgraduate degree in Accounting or a similar commerce field

• Strong proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and the MS Office Suite

• Experience with Xero, SharePoint, and ideally tools like Zap BI or Power Automate

• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills

• Strong understanding of financial processes, automation, and reporting compliance