Senior Accountant, Bryanston

Recruit.Com; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit.com's client, a Bryanston-based risk management company, seeks a qualified Senior Accountant for a full-time role. You will prepare monthly management accounts, perform variance analysis, cash-flow forecasting, and maintain strong governance practices in IFRS and tax compliance.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of experience, fluent English and Afrikaans, sharp analytical skills, and the ability to present financial insights to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years proven working experience as a Senior Accountant.
• Strong IFRS and tax framework knowledge.
• Ability to prepare monthly management accounts and cash-flow forecasting.
• Experience with variance analysis and budgeting control.
• Capable of risk assessment and governance compliance.

Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Excellent communication

Accountability & Resilience

Financial data interpretation

Fluent English

Afrikaans understanding

Education

Matric

BCom (Accounting/Financial Management) OR BCompt with accounting major

BCom Hons in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP platforms (Xero, Monday, RubiQ, Egnyte)

MS Server/Email

Job description

Our client is a well-established Risk Management company based in Bryanston. They have an exciting opportunity available for a qualified and experienced Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This is a full time permanent position. Non EE posit...

Ideal candidate must have the following:

• Minimum of 5 years proven working experience as a Senior Accountant
• Must be fluent in English and good understand of Afrikaans – Essential
• Analytical & Problem-Solving - With strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret complex financial data and spot operational or financial anomalies.
• Excellent communication skills - Articulate verbal and written communication skills to present financial reports and risk insights to senior leadership or boards.
• Accountability & Resilience: High level of personal accountability, stress tolerance, and the ability to manage strict reporting deadlines under pressure.

Core Skills & Technical Competencies

• Financial & Technical Accounting:
  • Solid command of IFRS and tax frameworks.
  • Preparing accurate monthly management accounts, variance analysis, cash-flow forecasting, and budget control.
  • Financial modelling and corporate finance/transaction support.
• Risk & Governance Acumen:
  • Understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks, internal controls, and corporate governance principles
  • Familiarity with anti-money laundering (AML), regulatory compliance, and operational/financial risk assessment.
  • Ability to evaluate financial exposures, margins, working capital, and risk-mitigation controls.
• Systems & Software Proficiency:
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel (modelling, pivot tables, data manipulation).
  • Global MS / server / email
  • Experience with cloud accounting or ERP platforms - Xero, Monday, Egnyte, and RubiQ would be advantages.

Qualifications necessary for this position:

• Matric
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting, Financial Management, or BCompt (NQF Level 7) and B.Com Hons with accounting as major.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle - not negotiable