Senior Accountant Financial

Enablesa (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Enablesa (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant in Somerset West to lead financial reporting and client engagements. The role involves mentoring junior staff, reviewing AFS and management accounts, and guiding cross-client finance processes in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

Applicants should have SAICA/SAIPA articles, a relevant degree, and strong IFRS for SMEs knowledge coupled with SA tax legislation experience. Cloud accounting experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience across multiple clients (not just in-house).
• Experience reviewing AFS and management accounts prepared by others.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Independently review monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Draft and review Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in IFRS for SMEs.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting and cost modelling.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the Management Accounting team.
• Review VAT, provisional tax and payroll reconciliations; act as escalation point.

Skills

IFRS for SMEs

Client-facing

Mentoring

Financial analysis

Cloud accounting awareness

Education

SAICA/SAIPA articles completed

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Xero

Draftworx

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Are you a qualified accounting professional who enjoys working with a diverse portfolio of clients while providing strategic financial insight and technical leadership? Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join their growing team in Somerset West. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, client-focused environment and enjoys reviewing, mentoring, and partnering with businesses to drive sound financial decision-making. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality financial reporting, guiding junior team members, and building trusted relationships with clients across various industries.

Responsibilities:

• Independently review monthly management accounts — income statements, balance sheets and supporting schedules — prepared by trainees and junior team members, in addition to managing your own portfolio.
  
• Draft and review Annual Financial Statements (AFS) in accordance with IFRS for SMEs, signing off on work prepared by others.
  
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling where needed.
  
• Identify and implement process improvements within the Management Accounting team.
  
• Review provisional tax calculations, VAT, and payroll reconciliations prepared by the team, and act as an escalation point for technical queries.
  
• Support audit and independent review processes, including resolving more complex queries.
  
• Lead monthly management meetings with clients, providing proactive insight, highlighting risks and trends, and offering forward-looking financial guidance.
  
• Support trainees and junior accountants with technical queries and review their work where needed.
  
• Partner with senior leadership on ad hoc projects.
  
• Build strong working relationships with team members across the wider client team to ensure a joined-up service.
  

Requirements

• Grade 12.
  
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with SAICA or SAIPA articles completed (CIMA also considered).
  
• 5+ years' post-qualification experience, ideally within an accounting practice or outsourced finance environment serving multiple clients, rather than solely in a single-entity, in-house experience.
  
• Demonstrated experience reviewing AFS and management accounts prepared by others, not just drafting your own.
  
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and South African tax legislation (income tax, VAT, provisional tax).
  
• Proficiency in cloud accounting platforms (e.g. Xero, Draftworx, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
  
• Exposure to fractional CFO/FM environments, or cross-border/international clients is advantageous.
  
• Experience mentoring trainees through SAICA or SAIPA training programmes is advantageous.