Remote Senior Financial Accountant

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development support

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations linked to Port Elizabeth. This role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting across the organization.

You will lead IFRS reporting, manage monthly closes, perform reconciliations, and collaborate with auditors while advancing internal controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• Professional designation (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience with focus on financial reporting.
• Proficiency with major accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS and South African tax legislation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements adhering to IFRS.
• Manage the end-to-end financial close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform complex reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing required financial information.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Remote work

Autonomous work

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Accounting software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CA(SA)/ACCA/CIMA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in a fully remote capacity, supporting operations initially linked to Port Elizabeth. This role is vital for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all financial reporting across the organization. You will play a key role in managing financial close processes, analyzing financial data, and supporting strategic initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive accountant who excels in a remote setting, values independence, and is keen to contribute to a forward-thinking company that embraces modern work practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements adhering to IFRS.
• Manage the end-to-end financial close process, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Perform complex reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors, providing required financial information.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.
• Assist in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting designation (e.g., CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on financial reporting.
• Proficiency with major accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of GAAP/IFRS and South African tax legislation.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Enjoy the benefits of a fully remote role, offering significant work-life balance.
• Support for professional development, including study leave and course funding.
• Contribution to medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and collaborative team in a flexible environment.