Senior Financial Accountant

Headhunters; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent brand in Market Research & Data Analytics is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in Port Elizabeth. The ideal candidate will have a Comm (Hons) or equivalent, completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles, and at least 5 years of financial experience in auditing or related sectors. Responsibilities include monthly financial accounting, preparing reconciliations, managing VAT submissions, and supporting annual audits. This role demands a collaborative approach and strong financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of financial experience in relevant industries.
• Completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles (or similar) required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial accounting processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Monitor compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.
• Finalize reporting packs and perform monthly reviews.
• Support annual audits and manage VAT submissions.

Skills

Financial acumen

Revenue management

Cost management

Proactive response

Collaborative approach

Education

Comm (Hons) or equivalent

Job description

Our Client, a prominent brand in the Market Research & Data Analytics space, is seeking to employ an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Comm (Hons) or equivalent with completed SAICA/SAIPA/CIMA articles (or similar).
• Minimum of 5 years’ financial experience in auditing, FMCG, retail, research, or related industries.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in revenue and cost management.
• Ability to identify and respond proactively to changes in the financial environment.
• Collaborative and professional approach.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Financial Accounting

• Assist with monthly financial accounting processes.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with tax and financial reporting standards.
• Finalize individual entity reporting packs.
• Perform monthly reviews of balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Analyse trial balances for errors and deviations, and discuss findings with management.

Statutory Reporting & Annual Audit

• Review client, supplier, and service provider contracts.
• Maintain contracts register.
• Assist with statutory reporting and group consolidation across multiple entities.
• Support planning and execution of annual audits.

Treasury Management

• Support accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Review debtor and creditor statement reconciliations.
• Review bank reconciliations.
• Conduct multi-currency cashflow planning.
• Initiate weekly payment runs.

Taxation

• Manage VAT submissions and reporting.
• Handle EMP submissions and reporting.
• Support corporation and withholding tax compliance.

Payroll

• Process payroll accounting.
• Prepare time tracking reports and analysis.

Financial Leadership

• Provide guidance to junior and intermediate accountants.
• Perform administrative duties as needed to support the finance function.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.