Senior Financial Accountant

Robert Walters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious family office in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Financial Accountant to manage financial records, ensure compliance, and drive process improvements. This full-time, in-office role requires a Bachelor's degree, 8-10 years in finance, and proficiency in financial reporting tools like Sage and Excel. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a high-impact financial management environment with a supportive team.

Qualifications

• 8 – 10 years’ experience in a finance-related role, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Skilled in managing general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Expertise in maintaining financial records in multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records managing general ledger and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Expertise in accounting

Financial reporting

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

Advanced Excel

Digital document management

Audit support

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

SharePoint

Job description

A prestigious, multi-generational family office with a global presence is looking for a dynamic Senior Financial Accountant to join their Johannesburg team. This is a full-time, permanent, in-office opportunity offering long-term career growth.

Positioned at the core of the finance function, this role offers an exciting opportunity to maintain robust financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving process improvements within a collaborative and supportive team.

With a focus on digital transformation and paperless initiatives, this position offers the chance to work with advanced technology platforms such as SharePoint, while enjoying flexible working opportunities and exposure to multi-entity operations.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Additional Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting would be advantageous
• 8 – 10 years’ experience in a finance-related role, ideally within the financial services industry
• Expertise in accounting and financial reporting in multi-entity environments
• Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, Xero and advanced Excel
• Experienced in digital document management (e.g., SharePoint)
• Skilled in audit support and regulatory liaison

Key duties of the Senior Financial Accountant:

• Maintain accurate financial records by managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation and processing national and international payments
• Conduct property management support tasks such as invoice processing, client/tenant communication and administrative duties
• Reconcile cash books and bank accounts regularly, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
• Prepare financial reports (quarterly/annual), assist with stakeholder reporting and board pack compilation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Handle statutory submissions (e.g., VAT returns, EMP201 declarations) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Organise digital filing systems via SharePoint to maintain documentation electronically and support automation initiatives for a paperless environment
• Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as needed

Key personal skills:

• Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• High integrity and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
• Excellent time management to balance routine tasks and ad hoc requests
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment

If you are eager to join a globally renowned family office and take on high-impact financial management responsibilities while collaborating with a close-knit, like-minded team, contact us to explore this exciting opportunity. Please note: this is a fully in-office role, so only apply if you're comfortable with an on-site work environment.

About the job

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Johannesburg

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Financial Accountant

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Johannesburg

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: UHV3FA-DBF6754B

Date posted: 22 August 2025

Consultant: Tiegan Stevens

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