Remote Senior Financial Accountant - IFRS & Planning

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work setup support

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative remote team culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a globally distributed, remote-first finance team in South Africa. The role focuses on accurate IFRS financial reporting, general ledger management, and collaboration across departments to support budgeting and forecasting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in financial reporting, SA IFRS knowledge, and proficiency with SAP/Oracle and Excel. Remote setup support and ongoing development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional qualification such as CA(SA) or ACCA is highly desirable.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience with focus on financial reporting.
• Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks and advanced Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and SA accounting standards.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines remotely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage the general ledger and ensure accurate reconciliation of transactions.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful commentary on performance.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting with cross-department collaboration.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable and ensure timely processing.
• Develop internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.
• Support external audits with required documentation and explanations.
• Identify process improvements within the accounting function.
• Mentor junior accounting staff and foster learning.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Independent work style

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CA(SA) / ACCA desirable

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a globally distributed, remote-first finance team in South Africa. The role focuses on accurate IFRS financial reporting, general ledger management, and collaboration across departments to support budgeting and forecasting.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in financial reporting, SA IFRS knowledge, and proficiency with SAP/Oracle and Excel. Remote setup support and ongoing development opportunities are provided.