Senior Accountant

CA Financial Appointments; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in South Africa is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage the full finance function in a stand-alone role. You will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, compliance, and daily equity trading reports. The ideal candidate has proven experience with Xero accounting and is adept in financial management. This full-time role offers a dynamic and professional environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the full finance function in a standalone role.
• Strong skills in financial reporting and compliance.
• Experience in a fast-paced accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full finance function, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Prepare and maintain financial records including AP, AR, and payroll.
• Conduct monthly financial reporting and reconciliation.

Skills

Full finance function management

Xero accounting

Financial reporting

Payroll management

Compliance reporting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Our client is part of an international financial services group with a strong presence in capital markets, private wealth, and corporate advisory. The South African office is based in the Southern Suburbs and offers a dynamic, youthful, and professional environment. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to take ownership of the finance function in a stand-alone capacity. This is a full-time, office-based role reporting directly to the Finance Manager.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will manage the full finance function, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely financial records and reporting across the business

Key responsibilities include:

• Full accounting in Xero from source document to trial balance
• Preparing and maintaining financial records (AP, AR, payroll, GL management)
• Monthly financial reporting and reconciliation
• Bank processing, reconciliations and payroll
• Compliance filings and reporting
• Daily equity trading reports (AI-assisted)
• Supporting small teams with finance queries and processes
• Participating in continuous improvement of processes and systems
• Ad hoc tasks to support management