Senior Financial Accountant

Globe 24-7; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Globe 24-7 seeks an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join a leading mining client's team in Johannesburg. This role focuses on strategic financial planning, business performance analysis, and regulatory compliance within a complex industrial environment. Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience, strong analytical skills, and in-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as Senior Financial Accountant or similar role.
• Experience in managing financial reporting and compliance within a complex industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and South African Financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior management for long-term financial goals and budgeting.
• Analyse data for profitability and cost drivers in mining assets.
• Prepare management reports and oversee tax obligations.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Tax Management

Regulatory Compliance

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Tools

SAP

Oracle Financials

Job description

The Company

Globe 24-7 in partnership with a key mining client, are working together to source an experienced and qualified Senior Financial Accountant for their team in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting::

Collaborate with senior management to define long-term financial goals aligned with mining

operations, developing actionable plans supporting expansion, exploration, and sustainability.

Lead the preparation of detailed annual budgets across operational, capital, and maintenance

areas, regularly reviewing variances, and adjusting forecasts based on external and internal

economic factors and commodity trends for informed strategic decision-making.

• Financial Analysis & Business Performance:

Analyse data to assess profitability, efficiency, and cost drivers across mining assets,

conducting variance analysis and preparing profitability reports.

Evaluate operational changes’

financial impact and provide insights to enhance performance and optimise resource

allocation.

• Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance:

Oversee preparation of management reports, statutory financial statements, tax filings, and

disclosures to ensure compliance.

Present key financial summaries to the CFO and coordinate audit activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to legal standards.

• Tax, Payroll & Regulatory Management:

Manage tax obligations, including VAT, employee taxes (including Expat Taxes) and corporate

tax, working with advisors to optimise tax strategies and resolve SARS queries.

Work with HR on payroll, ensuring compliance with South African labour laws, statutory deductions, and benefits administration, ensuring the timely payment of pay runs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

• Valid Driver’s License.

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience as Senior Financial Accountant / Deputy Finance Manager or

similar role.

• Experience in managing financial reporting, compliance, and taxation within a complex

industrial environment.

• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or similar platforms.

• Experience in the mining industry, including familiarity with mining operations, project

finance, and asset valuation advantageous.

• Detailed knowledge of tax laws and compliance requirements, including VAT, PAYE, and

corporate tax etc.

• Strong understanding of South African Financial regulations, e.g., IFRS

The Rewards

The position offers a competitive remuneration package.

Contact Us

Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document.