Senior Accountant: Finance

Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (RF) Proprietary Limited (FEM); Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Senior Accountant for their Head Office in Rosebank, Johannesburg. The successful candidate will lead the monthly reporting process, ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls. Candidates should hold a BCom Accounting degree and be a newly qualified CA (SA). The position offers competitive remuneration and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive total cost to company remuneration

Good benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BCom Accounting degree required.
• Postgraduate qualifications provide an advantage.
• Newly qualified CA (SA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly reporting process.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and standards.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

BCom Accounting

Postgraduate qualification (e.g., BCom Honours)

Newly qualified CA (SA)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

ERP systems (e.g., Sage X3)

Job description

FEM is looking to appoint a Senior Accountant: Finance at its Head Office within the Finance Department based in Rosebank. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in FEM’s financial management by leading the monthly reporting process and delivering high-quality financial commentary and analytical reviews.

This role is primarily responsible for producing accurate, timely, and insightful financial reports that inform strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. The Senior Accountant ensures the integrity of financial data through rigorous reconciliations and payment reviews and supports the Financial Manager in month-end and quarter-end close processes. By identifying trends, variances, and risks, the role strengthens financial governance and contributes to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. All financial transactions and approvals must align with FEM’s SOPs and legislative requirements.

Excellent attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Strong communication and interpersonal skills will be advantageous.

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom Accounting
• Postgraduate qualification (e.g., BCom Honours in Accounting)
• Newly qualified CA (SA)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Understanding of accounts payable and receivables, reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial approvals

Ideal Experience:

• Professional certification (e.g., CIMA) fully completed
• Experience in a financial environment and financial processes
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., Sage X3)
• Knowledge of IFRS and regulatory requirements
• Experience in process automation and system improvements
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Exposure to income statement and balance sheet preparation and analysis
• Experience in the insurance or financial services sector.

In exchange for the candidate’s successful services, FEM offers a competitive total cost to company remuneration with good benefits.

We have offices regionally in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg. The Head Office is based in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

Candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV by close of business on 27 November 2025.

Applications may not be considered if the minimum criteria of the position are not met.
FEM promotes the principles of Employment Equity. The appointment of this candidate is at FEM's sole discretion.