Senior Accountant (Post Articles)

Prr Recruitment Services; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency seeks a skilled JSE Financial Reporting Executive to lead external reporting and technical accounting functions. The ideal candidate is a qualified CA(SA) with 5–10 years of experience, preferably from a Big Four background. This role demands deep expertise in JSE reporting and IFRS compliance, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. Interested applicants must confirm the job's legitimacy via the company career page.

Qualifications

• Qualified CA(SA) with expertise in JSE-listed environments.
• 5–10 years of experience in a technical accounting role.
• Big Four audit experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements.
• Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group.
• Support M&A activities, valuations, and strategic projects.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Strong leadership capabilities

Excellent communication and presentation abilities

Strong analytical skills

Education

CA(SA) designation

5–10 years' experience in technical accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient JSE Financial Reporting Executive to lead our external reporting and technical accounting function. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant preparation of the Group's consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS, JSE Listings Requirements, and the Companies Act. The ideal candidate is a qualified CA(SA) with deep expertise in JSE-listed environments, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for technical accounting.

Qualifications & Experience

• CA(SA) designation is essential.
• 5–10 years\' experience in a technical accounting role, with expertise in JSE reporting.
• Big Four audit experience is advantageous.
• Expertise in IFRS, JSE reporting, and financial consolidation.
• Experience with IFRS 9 and complex financial instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with reporting systems is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• External & Consolidated Reporting: Lead preparation and review of annual and interim financial statements; lead preparation and review of integrated annual report as well as interim reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with KING IV governance requirements; ensure compliance with IFRS, JSE Listings Requirements, and industry standards; co-manage external audit processes and deliverables; prepare technical IFRS position papers and interpret accounting standards; review JSE circulars, SENS releases, and statutory filings (including iXBRL).
• Technical Accounting & Advisory: Provide technical accounting guidance across the Group; maintain internal technical accounting manuals; analyse and implement changes from new IFRS standards; deliver training on technical accounting matters; assist in mentoring a small team of technical CA(SA)s; promote a collaborative and high-performance culture; ensure finance teams are updated on IFRS and JSE developments.
• Strategic & Operational Support: Support M&A activities, valuations, and strategic projects; collaborate with senior finance executives on technical matters; uphold financial governance and internal controls; deep technical knowledge of IFRS, Companies Act, and JSE Listing Requirements; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and presentation abilities; high integrity and confidentiality; ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Other Notes

As an applicant, please verify the legitimacy of this job advert on our company career page.