Senior Financial Accountant

An established financial services company seeks a Senior Financial Accountant to take complete ownership of their financial operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who loves detail, from managing daily cashbooks to compiling IFRS-compliant Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx. You are an independent thinker who can "hit the ground running" and manage the audit process with ease. A proactive partner to manage the entire lifecycle of the finance department, from daily processing to high-level statutory compliance. Core Responsibilities Full Function Management: Oversee the complete cycle—capturing records, managing AP/AR, and resolving complex bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Management Reporting: Prepare monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis that provides actual business insight. Statutory & Compliance: Act as the internal expert for SARS matters (VAT, PAYE) and ensure all operations remain strictly compliant with IFRS. Draftworx & AFS: Take full responsibility for compiling Annual Financial Statements using Draftworx, ensuring they are accurate and audit-ready. Audit Lead: Manage the end-to-end annual audit process, acting as the primary liaison for external auditors. Requirements Experience: 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a similar full-function role. Technical Expertise: Proven experience compiling AFS specifically using Draftworx. Software: Proficiency in Sage Intacct (or similar cloud-based ERP) and Advanced Excel. Knowledge: Deep understanding of South African financial laws, SARS regulations, and IFRS. Qualification: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required. Takes high levels of accountability and "ownership" of your desk. Has a solutions-oriented mindset—if there’s a bottleneck, you fix it. Can communicate effectively with external stakeholders and auditors. Maintains extreme attention to detail even when performing under tight deadlines. Clear criminal and credit record required Benefits Medical aid Retirement annuity Performance bonus Competitive salary and annual performance reviews Exposure in an international group structures Collaborative, innovative culture with a focus on professional development