Senior Financial Accountant

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003288/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

Salary:

1000000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a numbers ninja who can juggle IFRS, audits, tax and strategy without dropping the decimal? If you’re ready to step into a Senior Accountant role where reporting meets real business impact, this financial services powerhouse wants you on their balance sheet. Hybrid work, big-brand backing and the chance to flex both technical and commercial muscle? Now that’s what we call a solid investment.

POSITION INFO:

Our client is a leading financial services company, proudly forming part of a JSE-listed conglomerate, bringing scale, credibility and serious growth opportunity to the table. Based in Midrand with a hybrid working model, this role offers the perfect blend of corporate exposure and work-life balance. As Senior Accountant, you’ll sit at the heart of financial reporting and performance, partnering with leadership, engaging auditors, navigating IFRS 17 and ensuring the business stays compliant, efficient, and strategically aligned.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver accurate financial results across all reporting areas
Lead external audit liaison and support annual financial statement completion
Ensure IFRS, regulatory, tax and statutory compliance
Manage IFRS 17 requirements and partner with actuarial teams
Oversee expense management and drive cost optimisation
Produce and review operational and financial performance reports
Support budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes
Prepare tax calculations and ensure SARS compliance
Monitor cash flow, payments, and day-to-day finance operations
Partner with stakeholders and support the Head of Finance on strategic initiatives

Job Experience and Skills Required:

CA(SA) preferred OR BCom Honours Degree
Minimum 5 years’ post-articles experience, OR 7 to 10 years' commercial experience
Financial Services / Banking / Insurance industry exposure essential
Strong IFRS 17 knowledge
Experience with HFM / Hyperion beneficial
Group reporting experience required
Prior management / team leadership experience essential
Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering ability.

If you’re ready to take ownership of reporting, influence strategy and grow within a JSE-listed ecosystem, this Senior Accountant role is your next calculated career move.

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Payroll
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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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