Senior Financial Accountant

SUMMARY:
A leading Gauteng-based organisation is seeking a dynamic Senior Financial Accountant to join its high-performing finance team.

POSITION INFO:
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. If numbers excite you, we want to hear from you! Send your application to 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) Bachelor's 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 within 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 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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