Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Salix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB002518/SS

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

750000 Annually

SUMMARY:
A proudly South African institution with over 128 years of service excellence, is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team in Parktown.

POSITION INFO:
If you are detail-oriented, technically strong in IFRS and financial reporting, and thrive in a dynamic financial services environment, this could be your next big move.

Are you a strategic finance leader with deep expertise in financial reporting, operational excellence, and commercial insight? Join a long-standing organisation in the insurance sector and play a pivotal role in driving transformation and performance across the business.

As the Finance Executive, you will lead all financial reporting, operational finance, and business analysis activities for the division. You’ll oversee internal and external financial reporting processes, drive finance transformation initiatives, and provide leadership that supports the organisation’s strategic and commercial goals.
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Duties:

Preparing and reviewing journal entries, ledgers, trial balances, and financial statements
Overseeing fixed asset and inventory accounting
Delivering accurate financial reporting (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements)
Developing financial guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance and best practices
Conducting risk analysis and compliance checks
Supporting business performance through robust financial modelling and insights
Advising management based on data-driven financial analysis
Collaborating on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Engaging with senior leadership to support strategic decision-making

Job Experience & Skills Required:

Qualifications:

Matric (Grade 12)
BCom Degree
BCom Honours / CTA
CA(SA)

Experience:

Completed Articles (advantageous)
4–6 years’ experience as an Accountant, preferably in insurance or financial services
At least 1–2 years in a Senior Accountant capacity
Strong knowledge of IFRS, Income Tax Act, VAT Act
Solid grasp of fixed asset accounting and reconciliations
Proficiency in Excel and financial systems

Skills & Competencies:

Strong attention to detail with a problem-solving mindset
Ability to communicate with and influence senior stakeholders
Comfortable working in a complex, evolving environment

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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