Senior Accountant CA(SA)

Conova Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent financial planning company in Johannesburg is looking for a passionate Senior Accountant to support the Financial Manager. This role involves financial analysis, reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations while working in a dynamic and people-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in accounting with a focus on data analysis.
• Experience working with large datasets and financial compliance.
• Skills in financial reporting and ensuring data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial analysis and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare financial reports including balance sheets and cashflow statements.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.

Skills

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Compliance

Data validation

Education

BCom Accounting Honours

Registered CA (SA)

Tools

Excel

Financial software

Job description

Our client, a leading independent financial planning company based in JHB, is seeking a passionate Senior Accountant to join their finance team and support the Financial Manager.

They are looking for an individual who thrives in an energetic and people-centric environment and is comfortable handling a wide range of tasks, from routine financial processes to complex data analysis.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct financial analysis and identify discrepancies, anomalies, and inconsistencies in financial data.
• Reconcile accounts, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cashflow statements.
• Analyse large datasets to extract meaningful insights and trends to support business decisions.
• Interpret data to identify areas of current or potential risk.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and accounting standards.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Utilise financial software and Excel to perform advanced data analysis.
• Provide support for external audits by preparing necessary documentation and reconciliations.

Requirements :

• BCom Accounting Honours, or similar qualification preferred.
• Registered CA (SA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an accounting role with a strong focus on data analysis.
• Skills and experience in company operations is beneficial.
• Experience working with financial reporting and data accuracy.
• Exposure to financial compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in working with large datasets and data validation.

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